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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Vulnerability and the translation of safety knowledge - report #25 (2002)
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Literacy and numeracy competencies in volunteers - Report #152 (2016)
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The aim of the study was to explore the types of difficulties volunteer firefighters might have with literacy, numeracy and/or communication skills.

Fire safety features in housing - Report # 128 (2013)
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The research studied trends in fire safety features in the housing stock and the costs associated with mitigating fire hazards.

Pūrongo ā‑Tau | Annual Report 2022 - 2023
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Annual Report. For the year ended 30 June 2023

Waipara update #6

News and media|4 September 2024

75 firefighters at the Waipara fire in North Canterbury are today focusing on dealing with hotspots across the fire ground and continuing to consolidate control lines.

Committee’s word carries weight

News and media|23 August 2024

A ban on the private use of fireworks in high-risk areas is an example of the fine work being done by Otago’s Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #2

News and media|12 January 2025

Fire and Emergency will continue work on the Black Jack Road fire today with three helicopters and four ground crews.

NZFS Statement of Performance Expectations 2014-2015
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New Zealand Fire Service Commission 2014-2015