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

Live House Burn returns to nation’s screens

Live House Burn returns to nation’s screens

14 August 2023

The controlled live house burn will show first-hand the dangers of incorrectly charging lithium-ion battery products, how fast fire can spread and the importance of escape plans and interconnected smoke alarms.

The house involved has been earmarked for demolition by the owner and donated to Fire and Emergency for community education purposes. Robust safety protocols are in place and the street itself will be cordoned off to traffic and nearby residents will be able to watch the burn from a safe distance.

Tune in with your friends and whānau to watch Seven Sharp at 7pm on Tuesday 15 August.

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