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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Firefighters acknowledged for long service to Hutt Valley

27 August 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain acknowledged the long service of 20 firefighters from the Hutt Valley.

Smoke alarm proves life saving

21 August 2019 | Announcements

A neighbour's swift actions may have saved a Palmerston North man’s life, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Investigation into Pigeon Valley Fire classifies it as accidental

13 August 2019 | Announcements

An investigation into one of New Zealand’s largest plantation forest fires has classified the fire as accidental.

Investigation continuing into Christchurch explosion

7 August 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is continuing to investigate the cause and origin of the gas explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood on 19 July.

Smoke alarms save lives in Wellington house fire

6 August 2019 | Announcements

Smoke alarms saved the lives of a mother, father & three young children in the Wellington suburb of Strathmore over the weekend, Wellington firefighters say.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 13

29 July 2019 | Ignite Magazine

Ignite represents the voices of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their communities.

Tapu Te Ranga Marae fire accidental investigation finds

28 June 2019 | Announcements

A fire investigation report into a devastating blaze at Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Wellington on 9 June has found it was accidental.

New state-of-the-art fire station for Redwood and Casebrook residents

24 June 2019 | Announcements

Today marks the official opening of Redwood’s new fire station, serving Redwood and Casebrook residents.