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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News and media

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Shelley Bay Structure Fire Update icon

Shelley Bay Structure Fire Update

7 June 2023 | Announcements

Asbestos warning to nearby residents of a Shelley Bay derelict warehouse fire

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Shelley Bay Structure Fire Update #2

7 June 2023 | Announcements

Shelley Bay large derelict building fire update to media

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Fire and Emergency King's Birthday honours recipients congratulated

5 June 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has recognised the five firefighters and support personnel who received Queen’s Service Medals today.

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Fire and Emergency New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

30 May 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Tikokino, Mapua, Blenheim, Porirua, Te Akau, and Omarama were presented with their Royal Honours.

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Fire and Emergency celebrates Canterbury station openings

8 May 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is celebrating significant work being completed in its post-earthquake reconstruction programme in Christchurch.

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

4 May 2023 | Announcements

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world recognise and honour the mahi of all firefighters and the

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Auckland City Station Asbestos Update

2 May 2023 | Announcements

Update on asbestos testing and remediating at Auckland City Fire Station

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Public consultation on increasing transitional levy now underway

5 April 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today opened public consultation on a proposal to increase the transitional levy that provides the majority of its funding