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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

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Restricted fire season revoked for Coromandel

News and media|5 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in the Coromandel from 9am Friday 5 April, until further notice.

Recall: Samsung Top Loader Washing Machines
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There is a chance that moisture may penetrate the electrical connectors of the machines causing a spark and potentially a fire hazard.

Wildfire Readiness and Prevention

Found in: Fire safety campaign resources

Recall: Apple iPod nano (1st generation)
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Product recall due to the battery in the iPod nano (1st generation) potentially overheating and posing a safety risk.

Preventing unwanted alarms

Found in: Businesses and landlords | Building fire alarms

Every year we attend over 20,000 false-alarm calls. Here's how your business can reduce the number of false alarms in your buildings.

Rain not enough to change fire danger

News and media|25 February 2020

Rain over the weekend has not changed the fire danger levels across the country, warns Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Consultation on the Fire and Emergency levy is now open

News and media|8 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today started public consultation on the proposed Fire and Emergency levy for the period 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2029.

Protect your home from outdoor fires

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety

Other people’s fires can threaten your home. There's a lot you can do as a homeowner to protect your property from fires that have grown out of control.