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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Home phone technology and calling 111

22 June 2021 | Announcements

If the power goes out and there is an emergency, will you or your loved ones be able to contact 111?

New East Coast Bays Fire Station officially opened

12 June 2021 | Announcements

Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti has today officially opened East Coast Bays’ new fire station on the North Shore.

Be fire safe this winter

10 June 2021 | Announcements

As the heaters come out and fireplaces are lit, Fire and Emergency encourages everyone to be fire safe during these cooler months.

Fire and Emergency personnel honoured

7 June 2021 | Announcements

Five Fire and Emergency personnel have been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Consultation on your local fire plan

17 May 2021 | Announcements

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

4 May 2021 | Announcements

Five Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from were presented with their New Year’s Honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy at Government House today.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand opens three new facilities in Christchurch

30 April 2021 | Announcements

The new Ilam Fire Station and the Ilam Fire Engineering Facility were opened today in a unique partnership with the University of Canterbury.

Fire safety in Haast

28 April 2021 | Announcements

Over ANZAC weekend Fire and Emergency New Zealand teams visited 140 Haast properties and installed more than 100 smoke alarms.