Fire Drill Log
Built into CareHub for DD-waiver providers, pre-formatted, signed, and audit-ready out of the box.
What is the Fire Drill Log?
A Fire Drill Log documents the periodic fire drills required by state DD-waiver licensing standards. Most states require monthly fire drills in residential settings, while Ohio uniquely requires quarterly (every 90 days) per OAC 5123. The log captures the date, time, who participated, evacuation time, and any issues observed. Missed or missing fire-drill documentation is a common finding in state licensing surveys because it's easy to forget without a calendar reminder. CareHub schedules fire drills automatically based on your state's requirements and surfaces overdue drills on the compliance dashboard.
When it's required
Monthly in most states; quarterly (every 90 days) in Ohio per OAC 5123. Required documentation varies by state.
Who completes it
House manager, residential lead, or designated safety officer.
Agency applicability
- All DD-waiver programs requiring fire-drill documentation
Required fields
What goes on the Fire Drill Log.
Date and time
When the drill was conducted.
Participants
Individuals and staff who participated.
Evacuation time
Time taken to evacuate the building.
Issues observed
Any problems with the evacuation (e.g., individual refusal, equipment failure).
Corrective actions
Actions taken to address issues observed.
Signature
Drill conductor signature.
How CareHub handles the Fire Drill Log
Built into the workflow, not bolted on.
Auto-schedules fire drills based on your state's cadence (monthly in most, quarterly in Ohio)
Dashboard alerts when a drill is due or overdue
Mobile-friendly drill log, completed on-site from a phone
Trend reporting on evacuation times across drills
Audit-prep export bundles all drill logs for licensing reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Fire Drill Log.
How does CareHub handle Ohio's quarterly fire drill requirement?
CareHub automatically schedules drills every 90 days for Ohio locations per OAC 5123. Other states default to monthly.
Can the drill log be completed from a phone?
Yes. CareHub is mobile-first, drills are logged on-site as they happen.
Does CareHub track evacuation time trends?
Yes. CareHub charts evacuation times across drills so providers can spot patterns and improve.
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