This study focuses on the preparedness for fire outbreak in the Central Business District of Kaduna metropolis. The study was guided by Precaution Adoption Process Model. Data collected from the field was used to check the level of awareness of building occupants in the Central Business District to fire outbreak and the presence of fire safety installations and level of preparedness to fire outbreak in the District. Data analysis revealed low preparedness for fire emergencies by shop owners and market infrastructure. The study led to the evolvement of Fire Preparedness Model. The Model explains effective ways of been prepared against fire outbreak, and can serve as a prototype in educating people about fire outbreak and also serve as a tool for raising awareness about fire safety measures in buildings. It was also suggested that there should be legislation on the part of Government to enforce provision of fire safety equipment in all the buildings within the Central Business District. The legislation should incorporate insurance of buildings and goods in the market. This will provide succour during fire outbreak. Likewise, there should be regular training of shop owners on how to use the fire safety equipment provided.
