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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Burnham Fire Update #5

13 December 2024 | Announcements

Additional firefighters have been brought in to continue the work of extinguishing the Burnham fire near the Selwyn River in Canterbury.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomes 22 new career firefighters

6 December 2024 | Announcements

Yesterday whānau and friends gathered to watch 22 new career firefighters graduate from their recruit course in Rotorua.

Rash of vegetation fires in Otago

5 December 2024 | Announcements

Otago firefighters from multiple brigades are responding to a rash of vegetation fires in Central and Coastal Otago this afternoon

Kerry Gregory confirmed as Chief Executive for a further two years

28 November 2024 | Announcements

Announcement of reappointment of Kerry Gregory to Chief Executive role

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

18 November 2024 | Announcements

New members announced for Fire and Emergency local advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Chatham Islands

18 November 2024 | Announcements

New members announced for Fire and Emergency local advisory committees in Chatham Islands

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade set to turn 150 years old

11 November 2024 | Announcements

Ashburton people are invited to a special event at Ashburton Fire Station on 23 November to celebrate 150 years of volunteer firefighters.

Fireworks ban for parts of Southland District

5 November 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks for parts of the Southland District for the next two weeks.