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.

In the bedroom

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

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Electric heaters

Electric heaters include oil heaters and fan heaters.

  • Heaters have at least a metre of clear space surrounding them while in use.
  • Heaters are plugged directly into a wall socket.
  • Clothing and other items are not left to dry on top of heaters.
  • Watch children around heaters making sure they are at least a metre away from the heater.

LPG gas heaters

  • If the heater doesn’t light straight away, turn it off then try again. Don't let the gas build up before trying to relight it.
  • Heaters have at least a metre of clear space surrounding them while in use.
  • Gas hose shows no sign of damage or wear.
  • Fresh air is coming into the house while the heater is in use.
  • Has been serviced within the last 12 months.
  • Clothing and other items are not left to dry on top of heaters.
  • Watch children around heaters making sure they are at least a metre away from the heater.

Indoor fires

Pop a reminder in your calendar to get your fireplace cleaned before you light the first fire of the season.

  • The chimney flue has been cleaned in the last year.
  • A fireguard or spark guard is always used when the fire is lit.
  • Matches and lighters are kept out of reach of children.

Hot ashes

Did you know: ashes can take up to 5 days to cool completely.

  • Ashes are left to cool before disposing of them.
  • Water is poured over hot ashes in a metal bin.
  • Ashes/ashtray are emptied into a metal bin.