"Fire Drills: The Great Escape" is an attention-grabbing lesson in the importance of conducting proper, frequent fire drills and practicing good fire safety and prevention at all times. The video opens with a startling sequence of disasters occurring in the home and encourages viewers to practice surprise fire drills with the entire family during the day and night. The video also covers the essentials of safe fire evacuation, including making a fire escape plan, checking doors for heat, crawling low in smoke, stop, drop, and roll, and going to their safe meeting place.