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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It’s Escape Week - are you prepared to escape in a house fire? icon

It’s Escape Week - are you prepared to escape in a house fire?

10 February 2020 | Announcements

This week (9 - 15 February) marks the start of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s first ‘Escape Week’.

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Independent operational review of NZ International Convention Centre fire underway

31 January 2020 | Announcements

The Fire and Emergency NZ commissioned independent operational review of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire at SkyCity is underway.

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Fire and Emergency NZ Investigating false alarms

20 January 2020 | Announcements

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Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

31 December 2019 | Announcements

Six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee, Nuhaka and Wanaka, were named in the 2020 New Year’s Honours list released today.

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Stay safe with lithium ion batteries

20 December 2019 | Announcements

Stay safe with lithium ion rechargeable batteries this Christmas.

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Kiwi, Tūi and Pīwakawaka chosen as ambassadors for wildfire prevention campaign

14 December 2019 | Announcements

A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand’s most beloved native birds begins today.

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Fire and Emergency consulting over future of Newlands Fire Station

10 December 2019 | Announcements

Fire & Emergency is consulting with Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade, Johnsonville Brigade, Unions & Associations about the future of the Newlands Fire Station.

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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.