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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Celebrating our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

4 Haratua 2022 | Announcements

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world celebrate the mahi of all firefighters, past and present.

Fire and Emergency requests independent review to assess progress to address bullying and harassment

29 Paengawhāwhā 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has asked the Public Service Commission to review its progress to address bullying and harassment in the organisation.

Stay away from hidden hazards on the Awarua fireground

22 Paengawhāwhā 2022 | Emergency Information

Hidden dangers remain within the area burnt by the vegetation fire at Awarua Bay so people are reminded to stay off the fireground.

Open fire season for Southland District

21 Paengawhāwhā 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Southland is now in an open fire season as at 8am, Thursday 21 April, 2022

Fire and Emergency welcomes 21 new career firefighters

1 Paengawhāwhā 2022 | Announcements

Twenty-one new career firefighters have joined Fire and Emergency.

Saving lives this daylight saving

30 Poutūterangi 2022 | Announcements

This daylight saving, Fire and Emergency reminds everyone to check their smoke alarms.

Manawatū Whanganui moves back to an open fire season

30 Poutūterangi 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū Whanganui fire District has moved back to an open fire season as of 8 am, Wednesday 30 March.

Change in fire seasons for the Southland District

29 Poutūterangi 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Southland District is now in a prohibited fire season, effective as at 6am Tuesday 29 March.