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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Port Hills Operational Review and Action Plan

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

The Port Hills fires that began on February 13 2017 burnt through 1,600 hectares of land, claimed nine homes and damaged five others.

Consultation on your local fire plan

News and media|17 May 2021

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

Improving the safety culture and practices of Rural Fire Personnel in relation to near miss reporting - report #158 (2016)
PDF

This research sought to find out what leads to a lack of near miss and non-injury accident reporting within the Volunteer Rural Fire Forces in NZ.

Heads Up 002 - Auckland Rest Home
PDF

During May 2006 a fire occurred in a Rest Home and Hospital complex in Auckland that could have led to a loss of lives.

Canterbury fires update

News and media|9 December 2024

Firefighters will be working overnight on the vegetation fires at West Melton and Kirwee.

Firefighting water

Found in: Businesses and landlords | Building and designing for fire safety

The provision of water is crucial for firefighting.

Positive Workplace Culture Report - Six Monthly Progress Report April-October 2019
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A number of key changes have been made to create a more respectful, inclusive and positive workplace at Fire and Emergency.

Pukaki Downs and Tekapo vegetation fires update #6

News and media|21 September 2023

Fire and Emergency says it will escort people staying at Aoraki/Mt Cook out of the area this evening - if they want to leave.