fire drill
Practice emergency exit
A fire drill is a practice evacuation of a building, simulating response to a fire emergency.
Schools and workplaces conduct regular fire drills to ensure people know exit routes.
Figuratively, a fire drill describes any rushed, chaotic situation—especially one that feels like an overreaction or unnecessary urgency: The last-minute budget changes turned into a complete fire drill.
Way to leave
- escapeFlight from captivity
- egressMeans of departure
- assembly pointDesignated gathering location
- stairwellEnclosed vertical passage for stairs
route · muster · headcount · evacuee · warden · marshal · evacuation plan · signage
Pre-performance practice session
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- dry runPractice session beforehand
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- scenarioPostulated event sequence
simulation · routine · run-through · walkthrough · timed · scheduled · unannounced · surprise
Urgent warning signal
- extinguisherDevice for dousing flames
- sprinklerWater-dispersing lawn fixture
- smoke detectorCombustion particle sensor
- complianceAdhering to requirements
inspection · regulations · hazard · precaution · protection · first aid · risk assessment · emergency lighting
Urgent warning signal
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- urgencyPressing need for action
- 911Crisis response number
- first respondersPersonnel arriving at emergencies initially
firefighters · emergency services · danger · rescue · mayday · evacuation order · false alarm · incident
Prescribed conduct rules
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- planningArranging for future events
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- responseAnswer to stimulus
contingency · readiness · anticipation · prevention · awareness · training · instruction · briefing
exit
Way to leave
- escapeFlight from captivity
- egressMeans of departure
- assembly pointDesignated gathering location
stairwell · route · muster · headcount · evacuee · warden · marshal · evacuation plan · signage · doorway
rehearsal
Pre-performance practice session
scenario · simulation · routine · run-through · walkthrough · timed · scheduled · unannounced · surprise · monthly
alarm
Urgent warning signal
- extinguisherDevice for dousing flames
- sprinklerWater-dispersing lawn fixture
- smoke detectorCombustion particle sensor
compliance · inspection · regulations · hazard · precaution · protection · first aid · risk assessment · emergency lighting · occupancy limit
alarm
Urgent warning signal
first responders · firefighters · emergency services · danger · rescue · mayday · evacuation order · false alarm · incident · dispatch
protocol
Prescribed conduct rules
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- planningArranging for future events
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
response · contingency · readiness · anticipation · prevention · awareness · training · instruction · briefing · orientation
- emergency responsefirst responders, emergency services, 911, call 911, evacuation plan
- firefightingfirefighters, flashing lights, emergency lights, ladder trucks, ladder truck
- Building Safetysmoke detector, emergency exit, sprinkler system, exit sign, smoke alarm
- fire safetysmoke detectors, evacuation plan, smoke alarms, sprinklers, assembly point
- safety alertswarning sign, caution sign, danger sign, hazard sign, warning light
- safety checkssmoke detector test, seatbelt check, inspection, metal detector, x-ray scan