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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Heads Up 012 - Kitchen Appliance Garages
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A significant fire danger exists when the roller doors are lowered as they can catch the carriage lever (off/on switch) of toasters.

Climate change and wildfire risk

Found in: About Us | Our commitments

Improving the safety culture and practices of Rural Fire Personnel in relation to near miss reporting - report #158 (2016)
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This research sought to find out what leads to a lack of near miss and non-injury accident reporting within the Volunteer Rural Fire Forces in NZ.

New state-of-the-art fire station for Thornbury residents

News and media|8 June 2019

Today marks the official opening of Thornbury’s new volunteer fire station, which was opened by the Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon Tracey Martin at a ceremony held on site.

Cook safely with hāngī, umu, and lovo this Christmas

News and media|22 December 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to safely use cultural cooking methods over the summer.

Dispute resolution

Found in: Contact us

Disputes Resolution Process The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Dispute Resolution Scheme is available to help Fire and Emergency volunteers and members of the public resolve disputes with Fire and Emergency.

Low Flammability Plants

Found in: Fire safety campaign resources

Positive Workplace Culture Report - Six Monthly Progress Report April-October 2019
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A number of key changes have been made to create a more respectful, inclusive and positive workplace at Fire and Emergency.