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

Home fire hazards

Tips for keeping the inside of your home fire safe, including how to take care of electronics and appliances.

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  • Cooking

    1 in 4 house fires start in the kitchen. Here are some simple things you can do to reduce the risk of a fire starting in the kitchen.

  • Batteries and electronics

    Chances are, you've got dozens of appliances and battery-powered devices scattered around your home. Each of these devices carries a fire safety risk if they are damaged, mishandled, or improperly disposed of.

  • Indoor fires and heaters

    Every year, as temperatures drop, we see a significant increase in the number of house fires. Follow these simple home heating safety tips to help keep you, your whānau or flatmates safe, no matter the season.

  • Dryers and electric blankets

    Clothes dryers and electric blankets can start a fire if they are not well maintained. Here are some maintenance tips and checks you can do to keep your home fire safe.

  • Wiring and lighting

    Dust, age, usage, environmental temperature, power quality, contact with water, damage, and manufacturing defects, can all be potential causes for your wiring and lights to become a serious fire and power outage risk.