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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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.

Fire Research and Investigation Unit

Found in: About Us | Research and reports

The national Fire Research and Investigation Unit helps Fire and Emergency New Zealand provide a wide range of investigative and research services.

Smoke alarms are life savers

News and media|21 September 2020

Smoke alarms saved lives this weekend - alerting residents to a kitchen fire in the Hawke’s Bay.

Final Recommendations create opportunity for resolution - Fire and Emergency NZ

News and media|21 October 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand recognises the mediator’s final recommendations as a key step towards settling a new collective agreement and rebuilding of trust and confidence with career firefighters and their union.

International good practice in safety, health and wellbeing in fire and emergency services - Report #153 (2016)
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This research looks at the international jurisdictions considered to have leading or emerging best practice safety, health and wellbeing systems.

Smoke alarms

Found in: Home fire safety

You are four times more likely to survive a house fire if you have working smoke alarms. Find out how to install, use and maintain them.

Improving the safety culture and practices of Rural Fire Personnel in relation to near miss reporting - report #158 (2016)
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This research sought to find out what leads to a lack of near miss and non-injury accident reporting within the Volunteer Rural Fire Forces in NZ.