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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
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Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Manawatū-Whanganui Local Advisory Committee icon

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Manawatū-Whanganui Local Advisory Committee

15 July 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country.

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committee icon

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committee

8 July 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is recruiting new members for its Local Advisory Committee in Tairāwhiti.

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Chatham Islands Local Advisory Committee icon

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Chatham Islands Local Advisory Committee

8 July 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is recruiting new members for its Local Advisory Committee in the Chatham Islands.

A big thanks to Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s nearly 12,000 volunteers icon

A big thanks to Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s nearly 12,000 volunteers

14 June 2024 | Announcements

Here’s to our crew of over 11,500 volunteers serving our community at 594 stations across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

3 June 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand congratulates eight firefighters who have been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List.

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving the Rangiora community icon

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving the Rangiora community

14 May 2024 | Announcements

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community at an event taking place at the station next month.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks more volunteers for North Canterbury icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks more volunteers for North Canterbury

9 May 2024 | Announcements

North Canterbury volunteer fire brigades had a flat-out summer putting out a number of wildfires across the region.

Honouring our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day | Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi icon

Honouring our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day | Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

4 May 2024 | Announcements

International Firefighters’ Day/Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi is a chance to thank and acknowledge the mahi that firefighters do.