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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Firefighters remain at the scene of three South Island vegetation fires

9 December 2023 | Announcements

Fire crews and three helicopters have contained a fire burning on a steep hillside above Lake Dunstan in Central Otago.

Strong winds fan vegetation fires from Southland to Canterbury

9 December 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency crews are tackling several vegetation fires around the South Island, fanned by strong winds.

Kaiapoi's new fire station officially opened

27 November 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency joined with the Kaiapoi community to celebrate the opening of the new Kaiapoi Fire Station today.

Our communities and our workforce are changing

9 November 2023 | Announcements

Our Kia Toipoto programme of mahi (work) (2022-2024) aims to remove bias and discrimination in all levels of our workplace

New collective agreement focused on development and advancing strategic goals

18 October 2023 | Announcements

The Fire and Emergency Commanders Association (FECA) and Fire and Emergency New Zealand announce the ratification of a new Collective Employment Agreement.

Fire and Emergency crews responding to multiple calls across Canterbury due to severe winds

14 October 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a surge in 111 calls in Canterbury due to severe winds.

Owners of older top loader Samsung washing machines urged to check serial numbers after fire

13 October 2023 | Announcements

Owners of four top loader Samsung washing machines manufactured more than a decade ago are being encouraged to double-check their serial number after a fire.

Getting the best results for Fire and Emergency training programmes

2 October 2023 | Announcements

Te Pūkenga is working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to enhance quality assurance and professional development within its assessment regime.