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
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IGNITE Magazine: Issue 8

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IGNITE Magazine: Issue 8

6 Hōngongoi 2018

Ignite (Te Hiringa O Te Tangata) tells the stories of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their urban and rural communities. It represents the voices of our firefighters and the people who work behind the scenes to support them.

In this issue:

  • Spotlight on: Ashburton/Hakatere Fire Station
  • One Year On 2018
  • We're okay, but are they?
  • Fire investigation at Piha
  • Multi-agency teamwork to the rescue
  • Burning down the house
  • USAR to the rescue
  • Sign me up
  • Naki Hardcore
  • Lighting the way for great ideas
  • Women in Fire and Emergency NZ
  • A new way forward
  • Meet the Maori liaison team
  • 5 minutes with Nigel Lilley
  • Fire-safety tips to keep your families and your community safe this winter fire season
  • Getting your face fit
  • Innovative training
  • Team players on and off the field
  • Commended for saving lives
  • Caught on camera

Download IGNITE Issue 8 - Autumn 2018

Do you have a story to share? If so, email the team at ignite@fireandemergency.nz

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