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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News and media

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Firefighters’ union escalates strike action despite 8% -19 % new pay offer increase

4 Hereturikōkā 2022 | Announcements

Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says it is disappointing the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union has given notice of escalated strike action.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 24

18 Hōngongoi 2022 | Ignite Magazine

In this issue: Operational game changer for firefirghers, season of the peat fire and Manawatia a Matariki

New career fire crew for Levin

15 Hōngongoi 2022 | Announcements

Levin fire station is now home to an additional crew of career firefighters. The new crew will work alongside the Levin and Horowhenua volunteers.

Fire and Emergency congratulates Royal Honours recipients

6 Pipiri 2022 | Announcements

Board Chair, Rebecca Keoghan, would like to congratulate all Fire and Emergency people announced in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list.

Open fire season for Otago District

16 Haratua 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Otago moved to an open fire season at 8am today (Monday 16 May). This includes Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki, Central and Lakes Districts.

Keep looking while you’re cooking

12 Haratua 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders to never leave cooking unattended following two recent house fires in Auckland.

Restricted fire season lifted in the Mackenzie Basin

11 Haratua 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Mackenzie Basin has moved into an open fire season today (Wednesday 11 May). This means that a permit is no longer required to light an open air fire.

New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

6 Haratua 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency people from Kumeu, Kawakawa, Murchison, Clinton, and Ruatōria were presented with their Royal Honours at Government House today.