MONTREAL — Firefighters are planning a massive fire drill in Montreal on Wednesday evening to help families practice their evacuation plans.
The event, which is set to kick off in eight boroughs at 7 p.m., is co-organized by Montreal firefighters and Quebec’s ministry of public security.
It’s seen as an opportunity to remind Montrealers how important it is to have a fire evacuation plan and a smoke detector.
Residents are invited to create and practice their own fire evacuation plans, and those who live in participating boroughs may be supervised by Montreal firefighters.
Participating boroughs
LaSalle: Rue Airlie, between 80th Avenue and 90th Avenue
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve: Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, between Viau and Théodore
Pierrefonds–Roxboro: Rue Cloverdale (dead end), from Basswood Street
Saint-Léonard: de Cannes Street, between Jean-Talon East and de Paisley
Sud-Ouest: Ash Avenue, between LeBer and Favard
Ville-Marie: Logan Street, between Fullum and Dufresne
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension: 46th Street, between 24th Avenue and Pie IX Boulevard
Westmount: Melbourne Avenue, between Melville and Metcalfe Avenues
Evacuation plan tips
Montreal firefighters suggest that all Montrealers have an evacuation plan that includes two emergency exits for each room and a meeting point outside the home.
It’s also very important to practice the fire drill with all family members.
Their top tips to talk about while practising a fire drill include:
- Touching the back of the door with your hand to feel if it is hot before opening.
- Walking on all fours through the smoke.
- Leaving immediately through an emergency exit.
- Not using elevators.
- Taking a head count of all occupants of your dwelling once you arrive at the meeting point.
- Calling 911 as soon as you have left the building.
- Not going back inside the building for any reason.
For more information, visit the Montreal firefighter’s evacuation plan website here.
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