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.

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News and media

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Final Recommendations create opportunity for resolution - Fire and Emergency NZ icon

Final Recommendations create opportunity for resolution - Fire and Emergency NZ

21 October 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand recognises the mediator’s final recommendations as a key step towards settling a new collective agreement.

Fire and Emergency focused on reaching agreement despite more strike action icon

Fire and Emergency focused on reaching agreement despite more strike action

20 October 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency remains focused on finding a resolution with the NZPFU despite the Union issuing further notices of strike action.

Fire and Emergency NZ hopeful for progress with bargaining icon

Fire and Emergency NZ hopeful for progress with bargaining

14 October 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is hopeful for settlement of a collective agreement with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

New Fire Truck for Karamea icon

New Fire Truck for Karamea

13 October 2022 | Announcements

The Karamea Volunteer Fire Brigade is set to receive a new fire truck this week.

Fire and Emergency Launches Latest Campaign - Museum of Fires Past icon

Fire and Emergency Launches Latest Campaign - Museum of Fires Past

10 October 2022 | Announcements

Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand launches its latest smoke alarms campaign, Museum of Fires Past.

Northland house fire proves why smoke alarms should be checked this daylight saving icon

Northland house fire proves why smoke alarms should be checked this daylight saving

21 September 2022 | Announcements

Working smoke alarms will protect you, your whānau, and your home. Just like they did for Northland local, Hinerakei Allen.

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Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

16 September 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers from Manaia, Auckland, Hahei and Karekare were presented with their Royal Honours today.

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Agreed statement from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the NZ Professional Firefighters Union, and the Minister of Internal Affairs

31 August 2022 | Announcements

On Tuesday 30 August Minister Tinetti brought Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU together to assist in finding a way forward in the current collective bargaining.