Fire Evacuation Drill Evaluation Guide

The purpose of this guide is to provide a framework for assessing the various actions
taken before, during and after the drill.
Name of Facility:

Date:

Street Address:
City / State:
Time Drill Initiated:

AM / PM Time All Occupants Vacated:

AM / PM Elapsed Time:

Minutes

Name of Evaluator:

Pre-Drill Assessment

Yes

No

Comments

Yes

No

Comments

Evacuation maps posted.

Evacuation signs are in good condition.
Exits are clearly marked.
Exit signs are properly illuminated.
Exit doors operating properly.
Egress routes free of obstructions.
Egress routes properly lighted.

Communication
Drill preannounced.
Fire department present for drill.
Alarm monitoring company notified.
Method of Drill Activation.

Alarm Activation:

Fire Containment

PA System:

Other:

Yes

No

Comments

Yes

No

Comments

Doors and windows closed.

Rooms checked prior to closing doors.
Doors left unlocked.
Door hold-open devices operated appropriately.
Fire extinguisher inspection up-to-date.

Evacuation
All occupants participated and evacuated.
Restrooms were checked for occupants.
Evacuation was orderly.
Visitors escorted and accounted for.
Elevators were used during evacuation.

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The elderly and persons

accommodated.

with mobility needs were

Overall response of occupants.

Satisfactory:

Noise level of evacuation.

Satisfactory:

Number of occupants evacuated.

Members:

Unsatisfactory:
Unsatisfactory:
Visitors:

Staff:

General Observations:

General Recommendations:

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