How should fire drills be properly documented?

Documenting fire drills is essential to ensure safety compliance and to evaluate the effectiveness of the drill. Keeping an accurate log of dates, times, and any issues encountered provides an official record that can be referred to in the future. This documentation allows for an assessment of when drills occurred, how long they took, and any challenges that participants faced.

Such records are vital for improving future drills and ensuring that all participants are familiar with evacuation procedures. This log can also serve as evidence of compliance with fire safety regulations, which may require that organizations conduct and document regular fire drills.

In contrast, merely relying on visual assessment does not provide a comprehensive record of the drill's execution or effectiveness. Video recordings, while useful for training purposes, do not replace the formal log that includes key details necessary for documentation. Storing social media posts related to the fire drill does not contribute to understanding or improving the drill's effectiveness or safety compliance.