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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Fire and Emergency celebrates Canterbury station openings

8 May 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is celebrating significant work being completed in its post-earthquake reconstruction programme in Christchurch.

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

4 May 2023 | Announcements

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

Auckland City Station Asbestos Update

2 May 2023 | Announcements

Update on asbestos testing and remediating at Auckland City Fire Station

Public consultation on increasing transitional levy now underway

5 April 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today opened public consultation on a proposal to increase the transitional levy that provides the majority of its funding

Remember to pēhia te button | press the pātene to check your smoke alarms this daylight saving

30 March 2023 | Announcements

This daylight saving, Sunday 2 April, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is encouraging everyone to remember to pēhia te button | press the pātene.

Fire and Emergency battling large vegetation fire at Cape Reinga

29 March 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency crews and helicopters battling a large vegetation fire at Cape Reinga. SH1 closed.

Waikato residents urged to check electric blankets before winter

29 March 2023 | Announcements

Urban and rural residents in the Waikato are being urged to get their electric blankets checked before the cold weather sets in.

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

9 March 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency investigation into the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others at Muriwai during cyclone Gabrielle