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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Lake Ōhau wildfire investigation completed

News and media|18 November 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today published two reports into the Lake Ōhau fire of 4 October 2020; the Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and the Lake Ōhau Operational Review.

Evacuation Schemes and procedures

Found in: Building fire safety

Recall: Power Supply Unit for Zebra thermal industrial printers
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The power supply units (PSU) can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture. Overheating posing a fire hazard.

Recall: Chubb Smoke Alarm Quell QPI9019 Dual Sensor
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Sold at hardware stores from September 2016 to November 2017

Fire hazards in your community

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Councils and community responsibilities

An overgrown, unkempt section is not just an eyesore, it can also be a fire hazard. Here are some tips for keeping your section tidy and fire safe.

Recall: MerCruiser 5.0L, 350 Mag & 6.2L Marine Engines
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April 2012 - The main engine wire harness may be routed incorrectly allowing it to be too close to the DTS shift actuator.

Research and reports

Found in: About Us

Information about Fire and Emergency New Zealand's research and reporting activities, including the Fire Research and Investigation Unit.

Toxicity of Building Contents in building fires #173 [2019]
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This evidence review explores the contribution of common furnishing materials to fire death or injury as a result of toxic smoke inhalation in NZ.