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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Building visits

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

Building visits are undertaken in accordance with the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017.

Firebreaks

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Protect your home from outdoor fires

A firebreak is defined in section 6 of the Act as “a natural or an artificial physical barrier against the spread of fire from or into any area of continuous flammable material.” As a risk reduction tool, a firebreak can provide a window of opportunity for suppression and evacuation.

Owner responsibilities

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

Building owners in New Zealand are obligated to take a number of fire safety precautions. Here are some guidelines for meeting those obligations.

Fire and Emergency levy rate

Found in: About Us | The Fire and Emergency levy

The levy is payable on all contracts of insurance against the risk of fire where assets in New Zealand are covered. Find the applicable rate for your assets.

FENZfit Training Programme
PDF

This strength programme is a basic guide for candidates that are joining our FENZfit programme.

Hawke’s Bay moves to restricted fire season

News and media|10 April 2024

Heretaunga/Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay Coast, Central Hawke's Bay Rural and Tararua East move to a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 10 April, until further notice.

Firefighting water

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

The provision of water is crucial for firefighting.

Stepping up to champion fire safety in our schools

News and media|2 November 2023

Over the last 18 months, Hutt Valley and Wainuiomata Brigades have been trialling a new way to provide high-quality, consistent fire safety education in their local schools.