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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Firefighters attending 250% more rubbish fires under lockdown icon

Firefighters attending 250% more rubbish fires under lockdown

30 April 2020 | Announcements

Rubbish fires have more than doubled during the lockdown period compared to previous years and Fire and Emergency is asking people to stop burning.

Businesses preparing to return to work? Check chemical stocks and processing equipment icon

Businesses preparing to return to work? Check chemical stocks and processing equipment

23 April 2020 | Announcements

As New Zealand businesses prepare to return to work, Fire & Emergency ask that they check any chemical stocks & processing equipment are in good working order.

Fire and Emergency finds NZ International Convention Centre Fire accidental icon

Fire and Emergency finds NZ International Convention Centre Fire accidental

22 April 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has released its Fire Investigation Report into the Cause and Origin of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire.

Fire and Emergency continues to be here for our communities icon

Fire and Emergency continues to be here for our communities

20 April 2020 | Announcements

As we remain in Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm 27 April, New Zealanders can rest assured that Fire and Emergency will continue to be here for our communities.

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Switch off before you walk off

18 April 2020 | Announcements

Unattended cooking is the biggest cause of house fires in New Zealand. If you need to leave the room, even for a minute, turn the stove off.

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Be fire safe in caravans and sleep outs

15 April 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people living in caravans, campervans, garages and sleep outs to take extra care to be fire safe.

Public urged to check historic burn sites ahead of strong wind warnings this Easter icon

Public urged to check historic burn sites ahead of strong wind warnings this Easter

9 April 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is asking people to check any old burn sites are fully extinguished so they do not reignite with the strong winds forecast for this Easter.

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Stay fire safe with your bubble mates this daylight savings weekend

4 April 2020 | Announcements

Stay fire safe during the COVID-19 lockdown. Check your smoke alarms this daylight savings weekend.