High-rise fire safety
The best way to keep you and your family safe is to prevent fires from occurring and know what to do in case of a fire.
High-rise fire safety tips
Make sure BBQs and heaters on balconies are at least a metre away from all objects. Turn off when not in use.
Know where the fire exits, fire stairs and firefighting equipment are located.
Make and practice an escape plan with your family. Decide on a safe meeting place outside and away from the building.
NEVER prop open fire doors or leave anything in fire stairs.
Do not overcrowd. Too many people living in one room increases the risk of fire.
Extinguish cigarettes properly in a deep ashtray.
What to do in case of a fire
Respond immediately when alerted to a fire in your building. Evacuate to your pre-planned safe meeting place.
Don’t waste time investigating what’s happened or trying to save valuables.
Stay calm and get everyone out as quickly as possible.
Don’t use lifts in a fire. Use emergency exits or fire stairs. Fire stairs provide a path leading you to a safe place away from the building.
Get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000). Never go back inside a burning building.
Further information
Download the print-ready FRNSW High-rise fire safety brochure (13MB, PDF)
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