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 26

12 Hakihea 2022 | Ignite Magazine

In this issue: connecting at the UFBA conference, fighting fires on ice, new recruits make their mark and more.

Large group of graduates make their mark

12 Hakihea 2022 | Ignite Magazine

The largest group of recruits since the mid 1990’s, and one of our most diverse, graduated from the National Training Centre (NTC) in September.

Coming together for Chatham Islands Community Fire Safety Week

12 Hakihea 2022 | Ignite Magazine

Chatham Islands Community Fire Safety Week shines a spotlight on fire safety in the communities living on the Chatham Islands.

Fire and Emergency committed to building a positive culture following independent review

8 Hakihea 2022 | Announcements

Rebecca Keoghan requested Te Kawa Mataaho complete the review earlier this year and accepts its findings and recommendations.

Fire and Emergency and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union sign terms of settlement

6 Hakihea 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have today signed terms of settlement for a new collective agreement

More Fire and Emergency help on the way for New South Wales flood response

6 Hakihea 2022 | Announcements

A third Fire and Emergency incident management team, Team Charlie, has arrived in New South Wales to continue assisting with the significant flooding.

Community gathers for Appleby Fire Station opening

5 Hakihea 2022 | Announcements

Friends and family joined members of the Appleby Volunteer Fire Brigade on Saturday to celebrate the official opening of their new fire station.

Waiharara Fire investigation report released

5 Hakihea 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has released its findings today into the cause of a major fire incident at Waiharara in December 2021.