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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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs published today

News and media|5 March 2024

Fire and Emergency’s Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs – our BIM – has been published today on our website.

Talking to your children about fire safety

Found in: Home fire safety | Kids and parents

Here are some tips for talking to your children about fire safety, how to avoid starting fires, and what to do if there's a fire in your home.

Our communities and our workforce are changing

News and media|9 November 2023

By 2038, more than 50 percent of New Zealanders will be from non-European backgrounds and our communities will speak more than 200 languages.

Most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland moves to an open fire season

News and media|15 April 2024

Most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland moves to an open fire season from 9am Monday 15 April, until further notice.

Waikato LAC

Found in: About Us | Local Advisory Committees

Waikato Local Advisory Committee - mihi mai rā.

Designers guide to firefighting operations

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

The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Designers Guide to Firefighting Operations provides reference information to help designers and building consent authorities verify that building designs will comply with the New Zealand Building Code C5 – Access and safety for firefighting operations.

Boat safety

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Recreational and cultural fires

Boats are a big part of the traditional Kiwi summer.

Public reminded to take care with controlled burns

News and media|26 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people across Hawke’s Bay to take extra care when undertaking controlled burns.