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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News and media

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Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer icon

Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

20 December 2022 | Announcements

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.

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Firefighters settle new collective agreement

18 December 2022 | Announcements

Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says professional firefighters’ ratification of a new collective employment agreement is a welcome and significant step forward.

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Watch those lithium-ion batteries this Christmas

13 December 2022 | Announcements

Christmas shopping is well underway and Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to be cautious around lithium-ion batteries.

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Fire and Emergency committed to building a positive culture following independent review

8 December 2022 | Announcements

Rebecca Keoghan requested Te Kawa Mataaho complete the review earlier this year and accepts its findings and recommendations.

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Fire and Emergency and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union sign terms of settlement

6 December 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have today signed terms of settlement for a new collective agreement

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More Fire and Emergency help on the way for New South Wales flood response

6 December 2022 | Announcements

A third Fire and Emergency incident management team, Team Charlie, has arrived in New South Wales to continue assisting with the significant flooding.

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Community gathers for Appleby Fire Station opening

5 December 2022 | Announcements

Friends and family joined members of the Appleby Volunteer Fire Brigade on Saturday to celebrate the official opening of their new fire station.

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Waiharara Fire investigation report released

5 December 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has released its findings today into the cause of a major fire incident at Waiharara in December 2021.