Fire Safety Evacuation Drill: National Fire Safety, Life First — Safe Use of Fire and Electricity

Fire hazards are relentless, but prevention is key. To strengthen the safety defenses of dormitories and enhance students' fire safety awareness and emergency response capabilities, all undergraduate students from the 2025 cohort in the School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronic Information that includes all first-year students of School of Marine Science and Technology at Tianjin University actively participated in a dormitory fire evacuation drill on November 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM. This hands-on exercise provided robust support for campus safety.

Before the drill, notices were posted downstairs in the dormitory to clarify the evacuation procedures and important points to note. Students took the initiative to clear any clutter in the hallways, ensuring that the passageways were wide enough and free of obstacles. They also actively turned off non-essential appliances such as computers, chargers, desk lamps, and humidifiers, unplugging them to eliminate potential safety hazards at the source. Additionally, they prepared damp towels to have on hand in their dorms and reviewed the evacuation route map included in the notice, mentally rehearsing the evacuation process to lay a solid foundation for the smooth execution of the drill.

As the fire alarm sounded, everyone responded quickly. Under the organization of the dormitory safety officers, they covered their mouths and noses tightly with damp towels, maintaining a low, bent posture while swiftly and orderly moving along the designated evacuation route towards the fire escape stairs. Throughout the process, there were no crowds or anyone going against the flow. Volunteers stationed at key intersections provided guidance and reminders, ensuring that every student strictly followed the drill requirements and steadily evacuated to the designated assembly point.

Five minutes later, all students arrived at the assembly point, quickly lining up and signing in using the QR code. Dormitory safety officers counted each individual to ensure everyone was accounted for. Subsequently, the person in charge reviewed the drill, explaining key points for fire evacuation and recognizing the team's excellent cooperation. They discussed escape techniques, such as avoiding smoke and taking shelter until help arrives, emphasizing the core principle of "safety and survival above all." Additionally, they addressed minor issues for a few students regarding specific details during the drill. Finally, all students took a group photo to capture the moment of this important safety practice.

Safety is no small matter; responsibility must be remembered. Students from the School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronic Information will take this drill as an opportunity to remain vigilant about fire safety, standardize their fire and electrical usage habits, and ensure clear pathways for safety. Together, they will create a warm, comfortable, safe, and harmonious dormitory environment, contributing their part to the construction of a safe campus!