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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21 firefighter recruits graduate from National Training Centre

News and media|19 September 2019

A champion triathlete, former rugby league star and a “cow cocky” are among the 21 firefighter recruits who graduated from Fire and Emergency’s National Training Centre (NTC) today.

Be fire safe this winter

News and media|10 June 2021

As the heaters come out and fireplaces are lit, Fire and Emergency encourages everyone to be fire safe during these cooler months.

Firefighters presented with Queen’s Service Medals

News and media|17 September 2019

Firefighters from Warkworth, Matata, Carterton, Milton, the Coromandel and Auckland are recipients of Queen’s Service Medals for their services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and their communities.

Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal zone moves to restricted fire season

News and media|25 March 2025

The Coastal zone of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Manawatū-Whanganui District will move from a prohibited to restricted fire season from 8am, 26 March.

Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update #3

News and media|31 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have made good progress in clearing hotspots out of the burnt scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula today.

Stay safe with lithium ion batteries

News and media|20 December 2019

This Christmas many people will receive gifts which contain lithium ion rechargeable batteries.

Your life may depend on it - step up and get fire safe

News and media|6 September 2019

People are being urged to make sure their homes have basic fire prevention, set up and in working order, following the death of a 97-year-old man in a house fire on Auckland’s Northshore last Friday.

Central Hawke’s Bay first responders join up to train

News and media|1 April 2025

Central Hawke’s Bay emergency services are running a joint training exercise in Waipawa on Tuesday evening 1 April to practice their response to emergencies.