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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Fire and Emergency King's Birthday honours recipients congratulated

5 Pipiri 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has recognised the five firefighters and support personnel who received Queen’s Service Medals today.

Fire and Emergency crews assisting the Canada wildfire efforts

2 Pipiri 2023 | Deployments

After a long trip, the contingent from Fire and Emergency has arrived in Alberta and is hard at work helping to fight a high number of wildfires.

South Auckland Scrap Metal Fire final update

1 Pipiri 2023 | Emergency Information

The fire at the scrap metal yard on James Fletcher Drive in Favona, Auckland, is now out.

South Auckland Scrap Metal Fire update #3

31 Haratua 2023 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are still working hard to extinguish a large scrap metal fire on James Fletcher Drive...

South Auckland scrap metal fire smoke warning update #2

31 Haratua 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency has extended its smoke warnings for a large scrap metal fire in the vicinity of James Fletcher Drive, Auckland this morning.

South Auckland residents asked to stay away from smoke from scrap metal fire

31 Haratua 2023 | Emergency Information

Smoke warning for Auckland scrap metal fire

Fire and Emergency New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

30 Haratua 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Tikokino, Mapua, Blenheim, Porirua, Te Akau, and Omarama were presented with their Royal Honours.

Wellington building fire final update

17 Haratua 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency can confirm the scene of the Loafers Lodge building fire has been handed over to Police.