Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

Sort your home fire safety

Not sure where to start with your home fire safety?
Answer questions about your household to learn your next step.

Smoke alarms

Do you have smoke alarms in your home?
Do you have smoke alarms, in the right places?

We recommend installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, living area; as well as every level. Smoke alarms are available from most hardware stores. For rental properties your landlord is legally required to install smoke alarms within three metres of every bedroom and on every level.

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Are your smoke alarms working?

Press the 'test' button to check your smoke alarm once a month (use a broom handle if you can't reach easily).

Escape plans

Do you have at least two escape routes for your home?

Everyone in your household should know the best ways to escape in the event of a fire.

Do you have a safe meeting place?

Everyone in your household needs to know where they should meet, at a safe place outside.

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