DPS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
General Procedures for Evacuations
Follow these general procedures in any evacuation.
Secure the Vehicle
1.
Set Parking Brake.
2.
Put transmission in neutral or Park (if so equipped).
3.
Turn off engine.
4.
Turn on 4-way Hazard lamps (if operable).
5.
Test front service door to see if it is working before making any announcements.
6.
Stand and face students.
7.
Get students attention – speak clearly and concisely.
8.
Evaluate the situation.
a. Injuries?
b. Which exit is best to use?
c. Determine a safe waiting area.
Evacuating Out the Front Door
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Announce: “Remain seated – emergency evacuation, front door.” Tell students
location of the safe waiting area which is approximately 200 feet or more from the bus
and roadway. Students should be supervised.
Evacuate the bus by dismissing students.
a. Give the first aid kit(s), fire extinguishers, and emergency triangles to the first two
students before they exit the bus.
b. Begin at the front of the bus, starting at the right side. Move to the back,
alternating side to side.
c. Let out only one row at a time, until you reach the rear of the bus.
Return to the front and check each seat to be certain all students have evacuated.
Render first aid if necessary.
Account for all students.
Notify the proper authorities as soon as possible.
Evacuating Out the Rear Door
1.
Start at the rear of the bus following the reverse order of Front Door #2. (NOTE: Use
Rear Door Evacuation ONLY if it is unsafe to use the front door.)
DIAGRAM OF FRONT DOOR EVACUATION
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TRML-011
07/09
SCHOOL BUS EVACUATION VERIFICATION FORM
FALL SEMESTER 2009
Route
Segment to
School
Example:
405
Bus Number:
Driver’s Name:
Para’s Name:
Route Time
School Served
Date Drill
Accomplished
Driver’s
Initials
6:50 A.M.
Grant Middle
03/19/2008
N.S.
______
Terminal:
HT
NE
__________________________________________________________
(Please Print)
___________________________________________________________
(Please Print)
PLEASE ENTER REQUIRED INFORMATION IN THE BLANK SPACES PROVIDED.
COMPLETE THIS FORM BY
AND TURN IT IN TO YOUR SUPERVISOR AT THE
HILLTOP OR NORTHEAST TERMINALS.
Driver’s Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ___________
Received By: _______________________________________________
Supervisors Signature
Date: __________
Driver C.D.E. File
TRML-011
07/09