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.

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Fire and Emergency urges caution after lithium-ion battery explosion in Wellington apartment

29 July 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people to take care charging lithium-ion batteries after crews were called to an explosion in a Wellington apartment

Kaikōura celebrates opening of state-of-the-art station

22 July 2023 | Announcements

The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade and community celebrated the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose station today.

Pegasus Beach Fire sparks community conversations

17 July 2023 | Community Education

The Pegasus Beach fire is an example of the damage and destruction fireworks can have on a community.

Fire and Emergency sends fourth crew to Canada to assist with wildfires

17 July 2023 | Deployments

As fires still impact Canada, a fourth crew from Fire and Emergency is on its way to the province of Alberta to help fight wildfires.

Independent Report into Muriwai firefighters’ fatalities

7 July 2023 | Announcements

The independent report into a fatal landslide at Muriwai in February 2023 has been released.

St Arnaud taking charge of community preparedness

30 June 2023 | Community Education

St Arnaud’s risk reduction and readiness activities are an excellent example of what can be achieved when a community, the local brigade and supporting agencies

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Training Accreditation

29 June 2023 | Announcements

NZQA has downgraded Fire and Emergency's NZQA accredited training programmes but exempted us from the normal restrictions that apply to category 4 providers.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Training Accreditation

29 June 2023 | Announcements

FENZ is improving quality assurance processes for its NZQA training programmes as NZQA downgrades our Government Training Establishment provider category.