An exit plan is priceless in the case of a fire. By creating a
consistent plan that trains your family how to exit the house
safely by instinct, you'll take valuable seconds off their
escape and may very well save their lives. Involve the whole
family in the creation of the plan so everyone will understand
and remember it. This especially helps small children to
understand and relieves fear of implementing the plan when the
time comes. Create a family meeting place outside the home to
gather once everyone has escaped. Teach your family survival
techniques like touching the back of doors with the back of your
hand to test for heat, and crawl along the floor to inhale less
smoke and escape the heat. Your local firefighter can teach you
all you need to know about fire safety.