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.
Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist
Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
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.
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.
It's essential to have an escape plan in place, to practice it regularly, and to know how to get to safety quickly.
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.
This section contains fire safety information and activities for "teachers at home".
Parents, caregivers, schools, Youth Aid, or anyone who has legal care of someone aged under 17, can refer a child to Ahikura.