College of Western Idaho (CWI) has successfully conducted fire drills across all campus locations for the Fall 2025 semester.
Each campus executed the evacuation procedures swiftly and efficiently, following designated evacuation routes. Our floor captains performed exceptionally well, ensuring their assigned areas were cleared and reporting to the centralized location in a calm and professional manner.
These drills are a vital part of our emergency preparedness efforts, helping ensure that students, faculty, and staff are ready for an organized evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency. Additionally, fire drills help us evaluate and improve our emergency response systems by:
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Familiarizing occupants with procedures, fire exits, and alarm sounds.
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Reinforcing knowledge of exit routes and safe assembly areas.
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Identifying issues with fire alarm components.
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Highlighting weaknesses in evacuation strategy, communication, and procedures.
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Assessing the need for additional equipment in specific areas.
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Monitoring individual response times.
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Observing overlooked hazards.
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Determining training needs.
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Measuring building evacuation times.
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Tracking exit usage.
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Gathering suggestions for future drills.
For more information on how to respond to other emergencies, please refer to the CWI Emergency Guidebook.