Planning takes minutes and saves lives
Plan together
Include everyone who lives in your home, especially children, older people and lodgers. Talk through your escape plan, including what to do and what not to do in a fire.
Choose an escape route
The best escape route is your normal way in and out of your home. Think of any difficulties you may have getting out, for example in the middle of the night. Choose a second escape route, in case the first one is blocked. Keep both escape routes clear of obstructions. If there are older people or children in the household, plan the order you’d escape in, so that if you have to go out of a window you can help them down.
Make sure everyone knows where you keep keys
Decide where the keys to doors and windows should be kept, and always keep them there. Everyone in your household should know the location. Keys should be located next to the doors and windows, avoiding any unnecessary security risk.
Practice the plan
Take a few minutes to “walk through” the plan with everyone in the household. Regularly remind everyone of what to do and what not to do in a fire.
A complete plan
A full fire safety plan covers more than just what to do if the worst happens. It covers prevention and detection too.