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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New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

6 May 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency people from Kumeu, Kawakawa, Murchison, Clinton, and Ruatōria were presented with their Royal Honours at Government House today.

Celebrating our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

4 May 2022 | Announcements

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world celebrate the mahi of all firefighters, past and present.

Fire and Emergency requests independent review to assess progress to address bullying and harassment

29 April 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has asked the Public Service Commission to review its progress to address bullying and harassment in the organisation.

Fire and Emergency welcomes 21 new career firefighters

1 April 2022 | Announcements

Twenty-one new career firefighters have joined Fire and Emergency.

Saving lives this daylight saving

30 March 2022 | Announcements

This daylight saving, Fire and Emergency reminds everyone to check their smoke alarms.

Be safe - check fires are fully out

15 March 2022 | Announcements

People in Manawatu-Whanganui are being urged to check any historic fires are fully extinguished so they don’t reignite.

New Chief Executive for Fire and Emergency New Zealand

11 February 2022 | Announcements

The Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Gregory as Chief Executive.

Waiharara fire – 5 January update

5 January 2022 | Announcements

Firefighters have now been working on the fire at Waiharara in the Far North for 19 days.