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

Kids and parents

Find fun games and activites for kids, plus information about talking to your children about fire safety, and what to do if they're starting fires.

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  • Talking to your children about fire safety

    Children as young as five can learn what to do in a fire emergency. Talk to your children about fire safety, how to avoid starting fires, and what to do if there's a fire in your home.

  • Create a 3-Step-Escape plan

    It's essential to have an escape plan in place, to practice it regularly, and to know how to get to safety quickly.

  • Children's nightwear advice

    You can help keep your child safe by choosing nightwear that has a low fire danger, and by teaching them to be safe around heaters and open fires.

  • Learning from home resources

    This section contains fire safety information and activities for "teachers at home". 

  • Ahikura

    Ahikura Whānau-Centred Fire Education is dedicated to educating young people aged five to 17 and their whānau on the dangers of fire through personalised, culturally sensitive engagement.