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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Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated

31 December 2020 | Announcements

Congratulations to our five recipients recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the New Year Honours List.

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Fireworks ban in Mackenzie Basin

24 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned the use of fireworks in the Mackenzie Basin for the summer.

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Cook safely with hāngī, umu, and lovo this Christmas

22 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to safely use cultural cooking methods over the summer.

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Be fire safe when holidaying this summer

21 December 2020 | Announcements

If you’re going away for the summer holidays, Fire and Emergency want you to stay fire safe.

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Annual Report 2019/20 – Fire and Emergency New Zealand

18 December 2020 | Announcements

We have released our Annual Report for 2019/20 which showcases our achievements and priorities over the past financial year.

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Extreme fire danger for Northland this weekend

18 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging Northlanders to hold off lighting fires this weekend with strong winds expected.

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Fireworks banned around Christchurch

16 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is banning the use of fireworks in a number of locations around Christchurch. The ban will include Akaroa, Bottle Lake and the Port Hills.

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Fire and Emergency welcomes 28 new firefighters

10 December 2020 | Announcements

An outdoor instructor, beekeeper and paramedic were among 28 new recruits who graduated as firefighters today at Fire and Emergency’s National Training Centre.