--- title: "How to Run a School Fire Drill | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/school-fire-drill-how-to-run-one-kenya description: "A step-by-step fire drill plan for Kenyan schools: assembly points, roles, timing, night-time practice and what to fix afterwards. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/school-fire-drill-how-to-run-one-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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If a fire started tonight, would everyone wake up in time? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Drill every term, including at night. - Marked assembly points and named marshals. - Time it and count heads. Quick answer Proposed dormitory standards call for fire drills every term, including night-time evacuation. A good drill has marked assembly points, named marshals, a clear alarm signal, a head count and a short review. Practise at night with torches, and time how long it takes everyone to get out. Fix every blocked exit, dead alarm and empty extinguisher you find. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Drill every term, including at night. - Marked assembly points and named marshals. - Time it and count heads. - Fix everything the drill reveals. ## What to look for before you buy 1. **Plan roles**: Marshals, door checkers, head counters. 2. **Mark assembly points**: Away from buildings and gates. 3. **Sound the alarm**: Use the real alarm. 4. **Evacuate and count**: Time it; account for every learner. 5. **Debrief and fix**: Blocked doors, dead alarms, empty extinguishers. ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [Standard: architects plan stricter school dormitory standards](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/national/article/2001549570/architects-plan-for-stricter-school-dormitory-standards-after-utumishi-fire-tragedy); [Nation: history of school fire tragedies and what the safety guidelines say](https://www.nation.africa/kenya/news/history-of-school-fire-tragedies-and-what-the-safety-guidelines-say-5477284); [Standard: Koome urges review of school safety standards](https://standardmedia.co.ke/business/national/article/2001549048/koome-urges-review-of-school-safety-standards-after-tragic-utumishi-girls-fire). ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. 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