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.

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What impact has the change in building materials and design in housing had on the cost damage of fires - Report #106 (2010)
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This research examines the house design factors affecting fire damage suffered by detached houses in fires.

Honouring our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day | Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

News and media|4 May 2023

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world recognise and honour the mahi of all firefighters and the service they have given and continue to give to their communities.

Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update

News and media|30 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working hard to contain a large vegetation fire in mixed scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today.

Canterbury Fires Update #7

News and media|20 January 2024

Swannanoa Forty firefighters, supported by four helicopters, have contained the fire burning in and around the Waimakariri River bed near Swannanoa, stopping it spreading further.

OIA 20605 - All incidents attended in Invercargill with responding appliances for 23 October 2025 - Appendix
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Official Information Act request - OIA 20605 Appendix

Message from our Chair: Celebrating all personnel this International Firefighters’ Day

News and media|4 May 2019

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New first response unit in Waverley to boost emergency care

News and media|28 March 2025

A new first response unit in Waverley will enhance emergency medical response for the local community in South Taranaki, providing faster treatment in critical situations and protecting more lives.

West Melton and Kirwee fires update - Tuesday afternoon

News and media|10 December 2024

Fire and Emergency will look to start scaling down its response at the West Melton and Kirwee fires tomorrow.