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 received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

8 April 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents between 7.30am and 8.30am today, Wednesday 8 April.

Fire and Emergency highlights change of strike timing and warns public to be extra careful

7 April 2026 | Announcements

The NZPFU will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Wednesday 8 April, between 7.30am and 8.30am.

Daylight saving is ending – do you have smoke alarms where you sleep?

2 April 2026 | Announcements

End of daylight saving is the time to check that you have working smoke alarms in the right places.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

1 April 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 15 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Wednesday 1 April.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s strike

30 March 2026 | Announcements

Sixteen incidents during today's NZPFU strike

New first response unit in Benneydale to boost emergency care

24 March 2026 | Announcements

A new Fire and Emergency New Zealand first response unit in Benneydale will enhance emergency medical response for the local community and surrounding area.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike

23 March 2026 | Announcements

Nineteen incidents during today's strike.

Clutha Valley Brigade to become a First Responder Unit

23 March 2026 | Announcements

Clutha Valley Brigade will become a First Responder Unit, providing a swifter response to medical emergencies in their local community.