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
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Firefighters presented with Queen’s Service Medals

Firefighters presented with Queen’s Service Medals

17 September 2019

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

Four of the six were presented with their honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy at Government House today.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Rhys Jones said "On behalf of Fire and Emergency and the wider New Zealand community I would like to thank our people for their great service to the community."

"Today’s recognition is not just about their services as firefighters. They have gone above and beyond with their significant contributions to their local communities, from an active involvement in sports coaching and local community boards, to providing leadership and support to the wider community.

"We are particularly grateful to them for having done so over many years, serving their communities and inspiring the next generation of firefighters.

"My congratulations and my thanks to them all and their families and, in the case of volunteers, their employers."

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