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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Fire and Emergency NZ releases Independent Review of Tasman Fires

30 October 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand released the AFAC Independent Operational Review of its management of last summer’s Tasman fires.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand tribute to Mike Hall

2 October 2019 | Announcements

We at Fire and Emergency New Zealand wish to extend our great sympathy to the families of Mike Hall and Norman Comerford.

New fire truck for Wellington Voluntary Rural Fire Force

25 September 2019 | Announcements

Wellington Voluntary Rural Fire Force has received the first of Fire and Emergency’s new model fire appliances designed for fighting vegetation fires.

Firefighters encouraged to seek wellbeing support

24 September 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand supports Mental Health Awareness Week says Brendan Nally, Deputy Chief Executive People.

21 firefighter recruits graduate from National Training Centre

19 September 2019 | Announcements

A champion triathlete, former rugby league star & a “cow cocky” are among the 21 firefighters who graduated from Fire and Emergency’s National Training Centre.

Firefighters presented with Queen’s Service Medals

17 September 2019 | Announcements

Firefighters from Warkworth, Matata, Carterton, Milton, the Coromandel & Auckland are recipients of Queen’s Service Medals for services to Fire and Emergency.

New Twizel Fire Station resource garage brings rural and urban together

14 September 2019 | Announcements

New resource garage means Twizel rural & urban volunteer fire brigades & St John Ambulance can now support their community from the same site.

Fire and Emergency acts to support Te Wiki o te reo Māori

9 September 2019 | Announcements

To mark Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today (9 September) launched a reo Māori version of its Escape My House website.