Evacuations
Complete evacuation of the building is not always necessary. Congestion in the stairways can often interfere with the Fire Department's response and cause more injury than the fire itself. Evacuation to two floors below the fire floor is sufficient for most fires. Fire Wardens should be guided by their knowledge of the existing conditions. Those above the fire floor who are unable to evacuate to below the fire floor should await further instructions from Fire Department personnel.
