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.

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Fire and Emergency Drone Teams deployed to the West Coast

5 December 2019 | Announcements

A drone team of three from Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently carrying out a Rapid Assessment of the impact heavy rain is having on the West Coast.

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Want to help prepare your community for an emergency?

2 December 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is calling on people to join one of our initial seven Local Advisory Committees to help make New Zealand communities more resilient.

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Firefighters support Movember

25 November 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Rhys Jones congratulates firefighters from across the country who are growing moustaches to support Movember.

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SkyCity convention centre fire: Fire & Emergency New Zealand commissions an independent review

21 November 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has commissioned an independent review of its management of the 2019 SkyCity convention centre fire.

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Fire and Emergency NZ releases Independent Review of Tasman Fires

30 October 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand released the AFAC Independent Operational Review of its management of last summer’s Tasman fires.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand tribute to Mike Hall

2 October 2019 | Announcements

We at Fire and Emergency New Zealand wish to extend our great sympathy to the families of Mike Hall and Norman Comerford.

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New fire truck for Wellington Voluntary Rural Fire Force

25 September 2019 | Announcements

Wellington Voluntary Rural Fire Force has received the first of Fire and Emergency’s new model fire appliances designed for fighting vegetation fires.

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Firefighters encouraged to seek wellbeing support

24 September 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand supports Mental Health Awareness Week says Brendan Nally, Deputy Chief Executive People.