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 28

18 Hereturikōkā 2023 | Ignite Magazine

In this edition we look at our firefighters deployment to Canada, celebrating the appearance of Matariki and groundbreaking fire whirl research.

Live on TV house burn reaches 700,000 to show the speed and danger of fire

16 Hereturikōkā 2023 | Announcements

Last night, Tuesday 15 August, Fire and Emergency partnered with TVNZ’s Seven Sharp to show viewers the devastating speed of fire, live on television.

Live House Burn returns to nation’s screens

14 Hereturikōkā 2023 | Announcements

Tune in with your friends and whānau to watch Seven Sharp at 7pm on Tuesday 15 August.

Fire and Emergency urges caution after lithium-ion battery explosion in Wellington apartment

29 Hōngongoi 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people to take care charging lithium-ion batteries after crews were called to an explosion in a Wellington apartment

Kaikōura celebrates opening of state-of-the-art station

22 Hōngongoi 2023 | Announcements

The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade and community celebrated the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose station today.

Pegasus Beach Fire sparks community conversations

17 Hōngongoi 2023 | Community Education

The Pegasus Beach fire is an example of the damage and destruction fireworks can have on a community.

Fire and Emergency sends fourth crew to Canada to assist with wildfires

17 Hōngongoi 2023 | Deployments

As fires still impact Canada, a fourth crew from Fire and Emergency is on its way to the province of Alberta to help fight wildfires.

Independent Report into Muriwai firefighters’ fatalities

7 Hōngongoi 2023 | Announcements

The independent report into a fatal landslide at Muriwai in February 2023 has been released.