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

How are Local Advisory Committees chosen?

The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board appoints all Local Advisory Committees (LACs) Chairs, Deputy Chairs and members.

The appointment process focuses on identifying people who are: 

  • Well-connected, respected and able to engage with a range of networks and communities of interest to gather a community-wide perspective
  • Known for their integrity and ability to represent all stakeholders in their local community
  • Able to think strategically and pragmatically about local risks and issues
  • Highly collaborative and inclusive of different views, so that the LAC can work together towards consensus in the advice provided to Fire and Emergency on behalf of their community
  • Committed to building a safer, more resilient New Zealand.

When will the next LAC committees be established?

In March 2023, our Board agreed to Fire and Emergency establishing additional LACs during 2024. The next four LACs will be located in:

  • Waikato
  • Taranaki
  • Nelson-Tasman
  • Southland

We expect to open nominations in mid-March 2024.

Planning is underway to establish the remaining five LACs in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Manawatū-Whanganui, Wellington and Canterbury. 

If you would like to register your interest in becoming an LAC, or would like any further information, you can email Fire and Emergency’s National LAC team on lacs@fireandemergency.nz or fill out the form below.

Expression of interest