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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Final Recommendations create opportunity for resolution - Fire and Emergency NZ

21 October 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand recognises the mediator’s final recommendations as a key step towards settling a new collective agreement.

Fire and Emergency focused on reaching agreement despite more strike action

20 October 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency remains focused on finding a resolution with the NZPFU despite the Union issuing further notices of strike action.

Restricted Fire Season for Otago’s Central Zone

19 October 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season at 8am Thursday 20 October 2022.

Fire and Emergency NZ hopeful for progress with bargaining

14 October 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is hopeful for settlement of a collective agreement with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

New Fire Truck for Karamea

13 October 2022 | Announcements

The Karamea Volunteer Fire Brigade is set to receive a new fire truck this week.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 8

10 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Steady rain has been falling on the Mt Creighton fireground near Queenstown since late this afternoon, and firefighting activities have been suspended.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 7

10 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Thermal imaging has detected 13 hotspots within the Mt Creighton fireground this morning.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 6

10 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are back on the Mt Creighton fireground near Queenstown this morning, tackling hotspots identified by thermal imaging.