Fire can grow and spread very quickly. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as two minutes to escape once the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use those minutes wisely can make a life-saving difference. Developing and practicing a home fire escape plan will help you snap into action immediately if the smoke alarm sounds, so you can get out quickly and safety.

In 1995, 3640 Americans died in home fires. That's roughly 10 people a day. Tens of thousands more were injured. People can survive even major fires in their homes if they are alerted to the fire and get out quickly and stay out.

Click here to download a printable copy of "How to complete home escape plans" .

Click here for a template to draw your home and possible escape routes. This project can be done as a family and used to educate your children.