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

Fire safety checklists

Is your home fire safe? Use our home fire safety checklists to quickly find anything that could be putting you at risk of fire.

  • Urban home fire safety checklist

    This home fire safety checklist is for people who own a house or apartment in the city or suburbs of New Zealand. 

  • Renter's home fire safety checklist

    This home fire safety checklist is for people who rent a house or apartment in the city or suburbs in New Zealand.

  • Landlord's home fire safety checklist

    As a landlord, you have obligations to ensure you're maintaining your property to a suitable standard. This includes ensuring that it's fire safe for renters.

  • Rural property checklist

    There are many benefits to living in the country, however, you will have a higher risk of fire than city dwellers. It’s important to understand the fire risks of rural living and take actions to minimise them.