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

Search results for code of practice

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Fire and Emergency requests independent review to assess progress to address bullying and harassment

News and media|29 April 2022

Fire and Emergency has asked the Public Service Commission to review its progress to address bullying and harassment in the organisation.

Improving the Fire Safety Knowledge and Practices of Vulnerable Groups -report #8 (2000)
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Pegasus Beach Fire Update #9

News and media|4 November 2022

The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within containment lines overnight.
Incident Controller Graeme Knight says there were no major flare-ups through the evening.
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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.

Building consents

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

Since the revision of The Building Act in 2004, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been incorporated in the building consent application process.

Home phone technology and calling 111

News and media|22 June 2021

Can you call 111 in a power cut?If the power goes out and there is an emergency, will you or your loved ones be able to contact 111?

Fire and Emergency urge New Zealanders to stay fire safe

News and media|17 August 2020

New Zealanders are urged to stay fire safe after fires over the weekend caused severe damage to homes in Manawatu, Otago, Whanganui & a caravan in Christchurch.

Fire and Emergency NZ sends taskforce team to support severe weather event response in Tairāwhiti.

News and media|23 June 2023

Fire and Emergency NZ has mobilised a taskforce team to assist and support Tairāwhiti District during the current severe weather event.