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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Evaluation of Home Sprinkler Systems - Report #82 (2008)
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Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin

News and media|1 September 2023

A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated and one block remains cordoned off while Fire and Emergency crews continue making checks.

Tapu Te Ranga Marae fire accidental investigation finds

News and media|28 June 2019

A fire investigation report into a devastating blaze at Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Wellington on 9 June has found it was accidental.

Volunteerism Strategy Six-month Progress Report
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Volunteerism Strategy Six-month Progress Report for the period June-November 2020

Pukaki Downs Fire - 8.30pm 31 August 2020

News and media|31 August 2020

Crews have reported that good progress has been made today in efforts to fight the fire near Lake Pukaki. 

Ashburton Vehicle Fire Operational and Health and Safety Reviews

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

On March 15, 2021, Fire and Emergency responded to a combine harvester fire on a farm near Ashburton.

Independent Report into Muriwai firefighters’ fatalities

News and media|7 July 2023

Following the deaths of two Fire and Emergency volunteer firefighters, Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg, in February 2023, Fire and Emergency commissioned an independent investigation to identify all the factors that contributed to this tragic event.

Annual Report 2024 - 2025 | Pūrongo ā‑Tau
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Annual Report. For the year ended 30 June 2025.