Fire Drill Record Template - Care Homes

This Fire Drill Record template can be used by care homes to document fire drills carried out periodically to ensure the safety of all residents, staff and visitors.

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Fire Drill Record Template - Care Homes

Drill Details

Participants

Evacuation & Response

Resident Safety

Communication & Equipment

Observations & Feedback

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Fire Drill Record Template - Care Homes

This Fire Drill Record template can be used by care homes to document fire drills carried out periodically to ensure the safety of all residents, staff and visitors.

1. What is the date and time of the fire drill?

2. What is the location or area of the care home where the drill was conducted?

3. Was this a scheduled or unannounced drill?

4. What type of alarm or alert was used during the drill?

1. How many staff members were present during the drill?

2. How many residents were involved or present at the time?

3. Were night shift or part-time staff included in the drill?

4. Were any visitors or external personnel present and accounted for?

1. How long did it take to fully evacuate the designated area?

2. Were all fire exits used appropriately and kept clear?

3. Did staff follow correct procedures for evacuating residents with mobility needs?

4. Were fire marshals or designated staff observed taking appropriate roles?

1. Were Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) followed correctly for each relevant resident?

2. Did staff use appropriate manual handling equipment if needed?

3. Were any residents distressed, confused, or unaccounted for during the drill?

4. Were all residents safely moved to the designated assembly point?

1. Was the fire alarm system working correctly and audible throughout the building?

2. Did staff use radios, phones, or internal systems to communicate effectively during the drill?

3. Were fire extinguishers and emergency lighting inspected or tested as part of the drill?

4. Was the emergency evacuation plan clearly displayed and followed?

1. Were there any delays, confusion, or obstacles during evacuation?

2. Did any staff require prompting or make procedural errors?

3. Were visitors or non-care staff given clear guidance during the drill?

4. What areas require improvement based on this drill?

1. What corrective actions or refresher training are needed based on the outcomes?

2. Who supervised and signed off on the fire drill?

3. Has this fire drill been logged in the Fire Safety Log Book and care home compliance records?

4. When is the next scheduled drill planned?