Agawam Public Schools - EBCB FIRE DRILLS

To ensure that students and staff realize the importance of preparing for emergency action in case of fire, all employees and students shall be instructed in regard to their conduct during a fire drill. Personnel shall conform to these procedures which are based on state regulations:

1. The principal shall formulate a plan for the protection and evacuation of all persons in the event of fire which shall include alternate means of egress for all persons.

2. The principal shall see that each class instructor or supervisor receives proper instructions in the fire drill procedure for the room or area in which that person carries out his/her duties before assuming such duties.

3. Students shall be advised of the fire drill procedure and shall take part in a fire drill in conjunction with the fire department periodically throughout the school year.

Further, an up-to-date list of handicapped children shall be maintained and responsibility for their evacuation assigned to specific school personnel.

LEGAL REF.: Massachusetts Department of Safety Regulations, Chapter 148, Sec. G-L, #16

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