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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Waiharara Fire investigation report released

5 December 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has released its findings today into the cause of a major fire incident at Waiharara in December 2021.

Fire crews called to 21 avoidable vegetation fires in Southland

1 December 2022 | Announcements

Fire crews have been called out to 21 vegetation fires around Southland in the last two months and with conditions drying out rapidly as we move into summer.

Makarora's new fire station open

28 November 2022 | Announcements

The doors are officially open at Makarora’s new fire station.

Canterbury firefighters attend three times as many structure fires in October

22 November 2022 | Announcements

Last month, firefighters in Canterbury attended three times as many structure fires as they have in previous months.

Firefighters’ talks make progress, but union says it will strike again - FENZ

17 November 2022 | Announcements

Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says his focus is on reaching resolution and ensuring career firefighters can put all their energy into serving the community.

NZ firefighters awarded medals for service in Australian bushfires

11 November 2022 | Announcements

Firefighters throughout New Zealand have been honoured for their service by the Australian Government with the Australia National Emergency Medal.

Joint Fire and Emergency and NZPFU statement

10 November 2022 | Announcements

The NZPFU and Fire and Emergency have held two days of negotiations this week which has included an exchange of proposals.

Fire and Emergency and NZPFU talks positive - to continue tomorrow

9 November 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says talks with the NZPFU today were positive and discussions will continue tomorrow.