fire drill

noun

1. a practice drill for a company of firefighters, the crew of a ship, etc., to train them in their duties in case of fire.
2. a drill for pupils in a school, employees in a factory, etc., to train them in the manner of exit to be followed in case of fire.

fire drill

noun

1. a rehearsal of duties or escape procedures to be followed in case of fire

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire drill¹

First recorded in 1890–95