"Fire egress" is a term used to describe the means of escape during a fire emergency. There are numerous synonyms or words that can be used in place of "fire egress" including fire exit, escape route, emergency exit, evacuation route, fire escape, and emergency egress. All of these terms are used to explain the same concept, which is to allow people to leave a building or structure safely in the event of a fire. It is important for occupants of a building to be informed about the location and proper use of fire egress in case of an emergency.