Home fire safety

Steps to prevent or survive a house fire

1. Sort your smoke alarms
Information on how to install, use and maintain smoke alarms.
2. Create a 3-Step Escape plan
Every household should have an escape plan in place. All you need is two escape routes, and a meeting place.
3. Prevent a fire before it starts
Prevent a fire before it starts with prevention tips on common fire hazards by room and device, including how to take care of electronics and appliances.

Specialised safety devices
Guidance on specialised smoke alarms, and how to use fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
Kids and parents
Fun games and activities for kids, plus information about talking to your children about fire safety, and what to do if they're starting fires.
In the event of a fire
What to do you're involved in a fire, or if you see a fire, and how to begin picking up the pieces if a fire has damaged your home.
Home fire safety checklists
Use our rural, urban and renters home fire safety checklists to spot any risks or hazards that might cause a fire in your home. Walk through your house and check off each point as you go.
Home Fire Safety Visits
Fire and Emergency New Zealand offer free Home Fire Safety Visits to people, family and whānau who require fire safety advice. Request yours online.
Marae fire safety
Most marae buildings pose a significant fire and evacuation risk for whānau and hapū. These fires are devastating and remind us of the need for greater fire safety measures on the marae.
Renting or letting your home out
You're more likely to have a fire when someone new is staying in your home. Understand landlord and tenant responsibilities.