Escape Planning

Wherever you are, it's essential you know how to escape in the event of a fire. It doesn't take long and it could save your life and the lives of those you love.

Quick links on this page:

Make an escape plan
Plan A
Plan B
If you can't get out
Further information

Make an escape plan

Public spaces and businesses all have to have Fire Action Plans displayed where people can read them. You should make a Fire Action Plan for your home and practise it regularly. It doesn't take long but it could save lives.

Think about:

who's usually in the property
how will they know there's a fire
if there is one?
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?

> make a printable Fire Action Plan now with our interactive Fire Action Planner

Plan A

The first choice route of escape is always through the main door (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 an 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?

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

> read more on what to do in a fire emergency

Further information

For further information, contact your local fire and rescue service.

You can also download the following information leaflets:

Download How will they escape a fire? (PDF - 80Kb)
Download Your guide to fire safety (PDF - 129Kb)

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