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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West Melton fire update #5

News and media|9 December 2024

Firefighters supported by four helicopters are strengthening the perimeter of the fire at West Melton ahead of strong nor-west winds forecast to develop later this morning.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Training Accreditation

News and media|29 June 2023

Today NZQA has published an External Evaluation and Review (EER) into Fire and Emergency’s approval and accreditation of its NZQA accredited training programmes and unit standards.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #4

News and media|3 November 2022

The Pegasus Beach fire is still burning and is covering an estimated 200 hectares of land.

Become a Dispatcher

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Are you ready to become a Fire and Emergency Dispatcher?Being a Fire and Emergency Dispatcher is a challenging but extremely rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Ready to Respond: Impact of illness, injury and death incidents on firefighter wellbeing Report #166 [2018]
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This research was undertaken to investigate the impact on the psychological well-being of firefighters attending potentially traumatic calls.

Assessing Firefighting Water Supplies #175 [2020]
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The aim of this research is to develop a framework for estimating the energy release rate from developing building fires.

Wildfire risk remains high in parts of rural Canterbury

News and media|11 April 2024

While much of the South Island is on alert for flooding, Fire and Emergency is reminding Cantabrians that parts of their region are still at risk from wildfires and urging people in rural areas to stay vigilant.

Heads Up 029 - Fire from reflective surface
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Concentrated radiated heat from reflected sunlight ignited timber cladding and caused damage to the upper level and roof of a house.