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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House fire in Pokeno prompts warning that fire gets real, fast

News and media|2 February 2021

A recent house fire in Pokeno, Waikato is a timely reminder of just how fast fire can spread and the importance of having an escape plan.

Fire and Emergency finds NZ International Convention Centre Fire accidental

News and media|22 April 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators have found the cause of the New Zealand International Convention Centre fire in Auckland’s city centre on 22 October last year was accidental.

Fire and Emergency National Strategy 2019-2045
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Sets out how we will continue to meet our communities' needs and build a respectful and inclusive organisation that is well placed for the future.

Open air fires - rules and permits

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Fire seasons, fire danger and permits

Get fire safe at the interface
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Communities can work together to prepare and protect against fire, in a rural, or urban–rural interface.

Fire and Emergency levy rate

Found in: About Us | The Fire and Emergency levy

The levy is payable on all contracts of insurance against the risk of fire where assets in New Zealand are covered. Find the applicable rate for your assets.

Fire safety campaign resources

Auckland House Fire Statistics
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