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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Electrical fire prompts fire safety reminder

News and media|25 September 2020

Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders that electrical appliances do have a fire risk and need to be used safely, following an electrical house fire in Chatswood, Auckland earlier this week.

Practising Fire Safety During a Power Outage

News and media|13 February 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people across the North Island to remain vigilant and practise fire safety during a power outage.

Response to new fire safety website encouraging

News and media|3 September 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand says it is delighted that more than 52,000 people have visited a new website designed to help them escape their homes in the event of a fire.

Talking to your children about fire safety

Found in: Home fire safety | Kids and parents

Here are some tips for talking to your children about fire safety, how to avoid starting fires, and what to do if there's a fire in your home.

Charleston gets home fire safety advice

News and media|4 February 2021

Charleston residents have been learning about the fire risks they face at home, and how to prepare for them.

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.

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.

Home Fire Safety Checks Evaluation Phase 2 - report #145 (2015)
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This evaluation examined the effectiveness and impact of the Home Fire Safety Check programme conducted in 2014.