: a practice drill in extinguishing fires or in the conduct and manner of exit in case of fire
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIn October, dozens of rats were seen scurrying across the warehouse floor during a fire drill.Arkansas Online, 24 July 2022 Six were killed on the third floor, where many were leaving their classrooms mistakenly thinking that a fire drill was underway after smoke from the gunfire set off the alarm.New York Times, 18 July 2022 Elementary schools are required to conduct a fire drill within the first 10 days of the start a new academic year, and then hold one every month after. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 In June of 2000, the Connecticut General Assembly updated the state’s school drill laws to mandate that every three months schools perform a crisis response drill in lieu of a monthly fire drill. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2022 But when a workplace fire drill gone wrong leads the internet to start shipping Dani with brooding security guard Zafir Ansari, the two decide a fake relationship could solve both their problems. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2022 Every month in the District, each school — no matter the grade level — must conduct a fire drill and a second drill, including possibly a severe weather or mass shooter drill. Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 26 May 2022 Upon their return, the recovery team aimed to remove triggers that might re-traumatize students, such as the slamming of lockers or alarms during a fire drill. Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 2 June 2022 In middle schools, junior highs and high schools, there must be an emergency evacuation fire drill held every two months, for a total of four a year. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 See More