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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What are Local Advisory Committees?

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What are LACs?

Fire and Emergency urges caution with fireworks

News and media|1 November 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to think carefully before using fireworks this Guy Fawkes.

Temporary fireworks ban in the Upper Waitaki area over summer

News and media|20 December 2022

A temporary ban on letting off fireworks in the Upper Waitaki came into effect today as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over summer.

Building and designing for fire safety

Found in: Building fire safety

Guidelines around designing and building property to ensure it is fire safe.

New Chief Executive for Fire and Emergency New Zealand

News and media|11 February 2022

The Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Gregory as Chief Executive, succeeding Rhys Jones who is coming to the end of his five-year term.

The voice of the family: research with families of volunteers Report #159 (2017)
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This report recommends practical solutions that Fire and Emergency New Zealand can implement to support families of volunteers.

Prepare now for severe winds in Canterbury

News and media|12 September 2021

Fire and Emergency NZ is warning people to prepare now for severe gales forecast to hit most of Canterbury this afternoon and overnight.

Heads Up 016 - Vapour Explosions During Flooring Preparations
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There have been a number of fires in buildings where flooring surfaces were being prepared for vinyl or other coverings.