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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Fire and Emergency prepares for incoming severe weather

News and media|3 May 2023

Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says Fire and Emergency is being proactive in making early preparations. Decisions on deployments have been made today, based on updated forecasts.

Independent Muriwai Accident Investigation

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Following the deaths of two Fire and Emergency volunteer firefighters, Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg, in February 2023, Fire and Emergency commissioned an independent investigation to identify all the factors that contributed to this tragic event.

Ceremony to commemorate Muriwai firefighters

News and media|13 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand today commemorated the Muriwai Volunteer Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in February 2023.

Fire and Emergency USAR joins forces with NZ Response Teams for Cyclone Gabrielle

News and media|13 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is bolstering its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capacity and capability ahead of the worst effects of Cyclone Gabrielle by working with the New Zealand Response Teams.

Fire and Emergency launches investigation following the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others

News and media|9 March 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has announced an independent investigation into the events that resulted in the fatalities of two firefighters, and the injury of two others, while responding to a flooding event at Muriwai, Auckland during Cyclone Gabrielle on the night of 13 February 2023.

Outdoor fires prohibited in Central and Coastal Hawke's Bay

News and media|25 March 2024

Rural Central Hawke’s Bay and Hawke’s Bay Coast move to a prohibited fire season from midday on Monday 25 March, until further notice.

Practising fire safety with water-damaged battery powered devices

News and media|20 February 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people in the Hawke’s Bay to remain vigilant and practise fire safety after a power outage or if your battery powered devices have been damaged by floodwater.

Common Operating Picture recognised with international award

News and media|1 August 2024

The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Data and Analytics Directorate was honoured with a Special Achievement in GIS (Geographic Information System) award at the 2024 Esri User Conference in San Diego on July 17th.