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’ union escalates strike action despite 8% -19 % new pay offer increase

4 August 2022 | Announcements

Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says it is disappointing the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union has given notice of escalated strike action.

New career fire crew for Levin

15 July 2022 | Announcements

Levin fire station is now home to an additional crew of career firefighters. The new crew will work alongside the Levin and Horowhenua volunteers.

Fire and Emergency congratulates Royal Honours recipients

6 June 2022 | Announcements

Board Chair, Rebecca Keoghan, would like to congratulate all Fire and Emergency people announced in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list.

Keep looking while you’re cooking

12 May 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders to never leave cooking unattended following two recent house fires in Auckland.

New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

6 May 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency people from Kumeu, Kawakawa, Murchison, Clinton, and Ruatōria were presented with their Royal Honours at Government House today.

Celebrating our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

4 May 2022 | Announcements

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world celebrate the mahi of all firefighters, past and present.

Fire and Emergency requests independent review to assess progress to address bullying and harassment

29 April 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has asked the Public Service Commission to review its progress to address bullying and harassment in the organisation.

Fire and Emergency welcomes 21 new career firefighters

1 April 2022 | Announcements

Twenty-one new career firefighters have joined Fire and Emergency.