Foster Care Manual: Fire Training

This information has been excerpted from materials specific to one state. Be sure to check with your Foster Care Specialist for details in your state, county, or province.

1. Review fire safety regulations.

a. 6400 regs.: 101-107. (MH/MR clients)

b. 3700 regs.: 3700.67 (C & Y, Probation, and CRR clients)


2. Review the tape from the Fire Department.

3. Review the family’s escape plan. Revise if necessary. There must be two exits (one normal and one emergency) from each bedroom.

4. Review use of fire extinguishers.

5. Hold a fire drill.


6. Test smoke detectors and check gauges and inspection dates on fire extinguishers.