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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New state-of-the-art fire station for Thornbury residents

8 Pipiri 2019 | Announcements

Today marks the official opening of Thornbury’s new volunteer fire station, which was opened by the Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon Tracey Martin.

New ground for Christchurch Fire Station

6 Pipiri 2019 | Announcements

Warning for people living in light industrial areas and converted buildings

29 Haratua 2019 | Community Education

People living in light industrial areas and converted commercial buildings are being urged to make sure they have escape plans

Fire and Emergency urges Kiwis to keep flammable substances away from living quarters

24 Haratua 2019 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning people to keep hazardous substances away from sleeping areas, following a Coroner’s report into a fatal fire in Christ

Message from our Chair: Celebrating all personnel this International Firefighters’ Day

4 Haratua 2019 | Announcements

Saturday 4 May is International Firefighters’ Day, when we celebrate and acknowledge the importance of our people—all our firefighters and those who support you