A Bayport Fire Fighter teaches a child how to exit a house that is on fire in our multi-district fire safety trailer during the Bayport Fire Department open house.

Bayport FD members practicing Ice Rescues on the Great South Bay 2004

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Exit Drills In The Home

Something that every family should practice regardless of the age of the people in the house.  Even if you live alone, you should still make sure you know every way out of your home in the event of a fire.  Create a home escape plan using this from the NFPA.

• Fire escape planning and practicing a home fire escape plan.
• Clear your escape routes Make sure windows and doors in your home are unblocked.
• Security bars: Sometimes a device that prevents one hazard creates another.
• Sleepover fire safety for kids Is your child safe staying overnight at a friend's home?