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.

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IGNITE Magazine: Issue 29

22 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 | Ignite Magazine

In this edition we look at training first responders in urban search and rescue, Seven Sharp's Live House Burn, and gaining knowledge from the Canada deployment

Second Fire and Emergency deployment arrives in Queensland

17 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 | Deployments

An increase in fire danger in Queensland means the arrival of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s next contingent of firefighters is timely.

People reminded not to light fires when visiting islands off Northland this summer

14 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people not to light fires on islands that are public conservation land this summer following campfires being lit.

Thinking outside the box with virtual fire safety education in schools

10 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 | Community Education

Counties Manukau District firefighters found a unique way to deliver Get Firewise programmes to local schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our communities and our workforce are changing

9 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 | Announcements

Our Kia Toipoto programme of mahi (work) (2022-2024) aims to remove bias and discrimination in all levels of our workplace

Twenty-two firefighters deployed to assist with Queensland wildfires

6 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 | Deployments

Twenty-two firefighters are departing for Australia on Monday, 6 November to help fight wildfires burning across Queensland.

Stepping up to champion fire safety in our schools

2 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 | Community Education

Over the last 18 months, Hutt Valley and Wainuiomata Brigades have been trialling a new way to provide high-quality, consistent fire safety education.

Fire and Emergency urges caution with fireworks

1 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2023 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency is urging people to think carefully before using fireworks this Guy Fawkes.