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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Fireworks ban for Glink’s Gully in Northland

19 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates

A temporary ban on the private use of fireworks has been put in place for Glink’s Gully community on the west coast near Te Kopuru in Northland.

Firefighters settle new collective agreement

18 December 2022 | Announcements

Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says professional firefighters’ ratification of a new collective employment agreement is a welcome and significant step forward.

Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer

15 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire ove

Watch those lithium-ion batteries this Christmas

13 December 2022 | Announcements

Christmas shopping is well underway and Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to be cautious around lithium-ion batteries.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 26

12 December 2022 | Ignite Magazine

In this issue: connecting at the UFBA conference, fighting fires on ice, new recruits make their mark and more.

Large group of graduates make their mark

12 December 2022 | Ignite Magazine

The largest group of recruits since the mid 1990’s, and one of our most diverse, graduated from the National Training Centre (NTC) in September.

Coming together for Chatham Islands Community Fire Safety Week

12 December 2022 | Ignite Magazine

Chatham Islands Community Fire Safety Week shines a spotlight on fire safety in the communities living on the Chatham Islands.

Fire and Emergency committed to building a positive culture following independent review

8 December 2022 | Announcements

Rebecca Keoghan requested Te Kawa Mataaho complete the review earlier this year and accepts its findings and recommendations.