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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Redevelopment of Parnell fire station to begin in January 2023

22 December 2022 | Announcements

Work will begin on 9 January 2023 on the redevelopment of the Parnell fire station.

Don't invite disaster - keep your grass short

21 December 2022 | Announcements

Warmer and wetter spring weather has led to massive grass growth. People should keep their grass short to prevent wildfires.

Baling hay too quickly can lead to fire risk

20 December 2022 | Announcements

People baling hay need to make sure the hay is dry before it's baled, stacked and stored to prevent haystack fires.

Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

20 December 2022 | Announcements

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer. Before lighting an outdoor fire, go to www.checkitsalright.nz

Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

20 December 2022 | Announcements

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.

Firefighters settle new collective agreement

18 December 2022 | Announcements

Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says professional firefighters’ ratification of a new collective employment agreement is a welcome and significant step forward.

Watch those lithium-ion batteries this Christmas

13 December 2022 | Announcements

Christmas shopping is well underway and Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to be cautious around lithium-ion batteries.

Fire and Emergency committed to building a positive culture following independent review

8 December 2022 | Announcements

Rebecca Keoghan requested Te Kawa Mataaho complete the review earlier this year and accepts its findings and recommendations.