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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New collective agreement focused on development and advancing strategic goals

18 October 2023 | Announcements

The Fire and Emergency Commanders Association (FECA) and Fire and Emergency New Zealand announce the ratification of a new Collective Employment Agreement.

Fire and Emergency crews responding to multiple calls across Canterbury due to severe winds

14 October 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a surge in 111 calls in Canterbury due to severe winds.

Owners of older top loader Samsung washing machines urged to check serial numbers after fire

13 October 2023 | Announcements

Owners of four top loader Samsung washing machines manufactured more than a decade ago are being encouraged to double-check their serial number after a fire.

Getting the best results for Fire and Emergency training programmes

2 October 2023 | Announcements

Te Pūkenga is working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to enhance quality assurance and professional development within its assessment regime.

King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

26 September 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Ranfurly, Kaikohe, Foxton Beach, Cromwell and Rotorua were presented with their Royal Honours.

Pukai Downs Fire Update #10

26 September 2023 | Announcements

Update 10 on Pukaki Downs vegetation fire - cooler weather aiding putting out hotspots.

Caution urged with controlled burns

15 September 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend

Fire and Emergency welcomes specialist team home from Canada

13 September 2023 | Announcements

A specialist team of managers and supervisors, our fifth deployment to assist with the Canadian wildfires, arrived home today.