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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Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated

1 June 2020 | Announcements

Congratulations to our five recipients named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives and property

12 May 2020 | Announcements

Smoke alarms and sprinkler systems saved two Auckland businesses yesterday (Monday 11 May) – a local rest home and a surgery practice.

Smoke alarms save lives - stay safe this winter

6 May 2020 | Announcements

"If it wasn’t for the smoke alarms, we wouldn’t be here," says Merv Clearwater whose house was severely damaged by fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

A Special Day for the Nation's Firefighters

4 May 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released a video celebrating our people on International Firefighters’ Day.

Firefighters attending 250% more rubbish fires under lockdown

30 April 2020 | Announcements

Rubbish fires have more than doubled during the lockdown period compared to previous years and Fire and Emergency is asking people to stop burning.

Businesses preparing to return to work? Check chemical stocks and processing equipment

23 April 2020 | Announcements

As New Zealand businesses prepare to return to work, Fire & Emergency ask that they check any chemical stocks & processing equipment are in good working order.

Fire and Emergency finds NZ International Convention Centre Fire accidental

22 April 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has released its Fire Investigation Report into the Cause and Origin of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire.

Fire and Emergency continues to be here for our communities

20 April 2020 | Announcements

As we remain in Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm 27 April, New Zealanders can rest assured that Fire and Emergency will continue to be here for our communities.