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.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Smoke alarms save lives

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Smoke alarms save lives

18 Pipiri 2018

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to ensure they and their family and friends have working smoke alarms following the death of a 68-year-old male in a house fire in Mangere Bridge on Sunday 10 June.

The house in Mangere Bridge did not appear to have a working smoke alarm.

The alarm was raised by neighbours. Fire-fighters were on the scene within 6 minutes. By this time the house was fully involved in fire.

Geoff Purcell, Area Manager, Counties-Manukau, said: "Smoke alarms are a key first step. Without one many people will not be able to get out of their home should there be a fire. They will be overcome by smoke. It’s a silent killer. Many people don’t realise how quickly a house fire can take hold."

Others steps such as having an escape route, smoke alarms in all bedrooms and keeping everything at least a metre away from heaters are also very important.

ENDS

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