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    I was just wondering how often are we supposed to do fire drills?

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    I do them monthly and I seem to remember that that is int he guidance (evacuation drills that is), I ma sure someone will correct me soon if I am wrong

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    Quote Originally Posted by nicoleon View Post
    I do them monthly and I seem to remember that that is int he guidance (evacuation drills that is),
    The guidance says that "regular evacuation drills should be carried out and details recorded in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved."

    It doesn't define "regular"

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    I do mine every 3 months.

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    I do mine every 3 months or when i take a new child on

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    Yes once a quarter, or when I have a newbie.

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    brilliant, thanks. I thought every month was a bit ott.

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    I do mine once every half term and when a new child starts with me.

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    oh wow, I am sure someone told me monthly - I always thought that was too frequent. I can chill out now

 

 

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