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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Annual Report 2019/20 – Fire and Emergency New Zealand

18 December 2020 | Announcements

We have released our Annual Report for 2019/20 which showcases our achievements and priorities over the past financial year.

Extreme fire danger for Northland this weekend

18 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging Northlanders to hold off lighting fires this weekend with strong winds expected.

Fireworks banned around Christchurch

16 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is banning the use of fireworks in a number of locations around Christchurch. The ban will include Akaroa, Bottle Lake and the Port Hills.

Fire and Emergency welcomes 28 new firefighters

10 December 2020 | Announcements

An outdoor instructor, beekeeper and paramedic were among 28 new recruits who graduated as firefighters today at Fire and Emergency’s National Training Centre.

Don’t light fires in strong winds this weekend

4 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire & Emergency is urging people to be fire safe with strong winds expected across Southland, Fiordland, Otago, Canterbury, Wellington & Wairarapa this weekend

43 new Urban Search and Rescue recruits learn emergency skills

3 December 2020 | Announcements

43 new technicians, medics and logisticians have joined Fire and Emergency’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team.

Change in fire season status for Otago

1 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Otago region.
From Tuesday 1 December, the entire Otago region will change to a restri

Be prepared - tips get your home fire safe for summer

23 November 2020 | Announcements

As summer approaches, Fire and Emergency wants people living with a risk of wildfire to act now and protect their homes from the wildfire hazard.