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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Changing public behaviour: enhanced and improved communication of fire danger Report #156 (2017)
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This research explored the role of fire danger rating systems in communicating fire risk and how they relate to behaviour change.

Prepare your draft evacuation scheme

Found in: Building fire safety | Evacuation Schemes and procedures

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

News and media|31 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated five firefighters from Prebbleton, Papamoa, Ōtāne, Whangārei and Mataura who have been recognised in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List released today.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Information for the Public

News and media|16 February 2023

This page will be updated with information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle as the situation develops.

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.

Regulations for evacuation schemes

Found in: Building fire safety | Evacuation Schemes and procedures

FAIP Statistics 2012-2013
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Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

News and media|30 December 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated five firefighters and support personnel from Southbridge, Waitati, Tolaga Bay, Ngātīmoti, and Runanga who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2024 New Year Honours List released today.