Why home escape planning and practice matter Home escape planning and practice ensure that everyone knows what to do in a fire and is prepared to escape quickly and safely. Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. When the smoke alarm sounds in a real fire, it’s too late to start making a plan.

This video is intended to convey safety messages in a light hearted entertaining way. It is not intended for children. (Adults should play an important role in reinforcing safety messages for children.)

Here's more fire safety information you can use: Cover all the bases for your family with our fire escape checklist. Older adults are more likely to die in a fire. Help keep them safe with our fire safety checklist for caregivers of older adults. Download the home escape plan grid in Spanish. Are you a public educator? Sign up for Safety Source, a monthly e-newsletter with the latest activities from NFPA's Public Education Division.

Practice your plan with all members of your household at least twice a year!