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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Investigation continuing into Christchurch explosion

News and media|7 August 2019

Fire and Emergency is continuing to investigate the cause and origin of the gas explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood on 19 July.

Differentiating Strong and Struggling Volunteer Brigades - Report #150 (2017)
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The focus of this research was to identify the key factors that differentiate strong and struggling volunteer brigades.

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A Special Day for the Nation's Firefighters

News and media|4 May 2020

Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released a video celebrating our people on International Firefighters’ Day.

Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers Evidence Brief - report #208 [2022]
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Findings of a number of studies commissioned by Fire and Emergency over the last 20 years on the recruitment and retention of volunteers

Climate and Wildfire Risk Evidence Brief - report #205 [2023]
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Summary of Fire and Emergency commissioned research on climate and wildfire risk

Kitchen Fire and Advertising Campaign Research - report #87 (2008)
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The cost of repair to fire damaged buildings - report #91 (2009)
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