On Tuesday, March 22, at about 11:00 am, the fire alarms started screeching at Daybreak. As staff and residents hurried out, they smelled smoke and quickly realized this wasn’t a drill. This time it was the real deal!

The fire started on the second floor after “Breeann” stepped out of her apartment and away from the frying pan on her cooktop for just a moment too long. But a moment, as everyone knows, is all a fire needs to grow out of hand.

Thanks to Daybreak’s monthly fire drills, kids and staff knew exactly what to do. Everyone exited the building quickly and gathered in the appointed spot at the far end of our parking lot. Staff were calm and organized. The kids cooperated beautifully, with none of the grumbling that often accompanies fire drills (especially the ones in the middle of the night).