Escape Route Planning

Planning an escape in the event of fire is essential wherever you are. It doesn't take long to make an escape plan and it could save your life and the lives of those you love.

Make an Escape Plan

Public spaces and businesses must all have Fire Action Plans displayed where people can read them.

You should make a Fire Action Plan for your home and practice it regularly. This doesn't take long but it could save lives.

Questions to Think About

Who's usually in the property?
How will they know if there's a fire?
If there are children who will help them?
If there are elderly people, who will raise the alarm to them and help them?
If there are people who can't see, hear or move around easily, who will help them?

Plan A

The first choice route of escape is always through the main door, and you should always close it once everyone is out.

Plan B

If it's not safe to leave by the main door, how else could you escape?
Is there another door you could use or a fire escape?
Could you climb out of a ground floor window?
Could you climb out of a first floor window onto a garage roof or extension and get down safely?

What if you can't get out?

If plan A and B aren't safe, you'll need to shelter somewhere:

Choose a room with a phone and a window that opens.
Pack clothes and blankets around the door to keep smoke out.
Stay by the window and shout for help.

Find out more

To read more about what to do in a fire emergency, click here to visit the Don't Give Fire a Home website.