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 New Zealand welcomes 22 new career firefighters

6 December 2024 | Announcements

Yesterday whānau and friends gathered to watch 22 new career firefighters graduate from their recruit course in Rotorua.

Rash of vegetation fires in Otago

5 December 2024 | Announcements

Otago firefighters from multiple brigades are responding to a rash of vegetation fires in Central and Coastal Otago this afternoon

Kerry Gregory confirmed as Chief Executive for a further two years

28 November 2024 | Announcements

Announcement of reappointment of Kerry Gregory to Chief Executive role

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Chatham Islands

18 November 2024 | Announcements

New members announced for Fire and Emergency local advisory committees in Chatham Islands

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

18 November 2024 | Announcements

New members announced for Fire and Emergency local advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade set to turn 150 years old

11 November 2024 | Announcements

Ashburton people are invited to a special event at Ashburton Fire Station on 23 November to celebrate 150 years of volunteer firefighters.

Fireworks ban for parts of Southland District

5 November 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks for parts of the Southland District for the next two weeks.

Waikato Wetland fire update #9

23 October 2024 | Announcements

Waikato wetland fire now contained and controlled. Update #9