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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Fireworks and bonfires start multiple fires across NZ

News and media|1 January 2023

Firefighters have been responding to fires started by fireworks across the country since about 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve.

Positive workplace culture review and action plan

Found in: Research and reports

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released an independent review into its workplace policies, practices and procedures to address bullying and harassment, which has clearly highlighted a need for change.

Fire and Emergency's Papua New Guinea deployment ends

News and media|7 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has completed its mission to Papua New Guinea, in the wake of last month’s landslide in Enga Province where several hundred people are reported to have died.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports Part 1
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Information Request (OIA)

Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin

News and media|1 September 2023

A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated and one block remains cordoned off while Fire and Emergency crews continue making checks.

Ashburton Vehicle Fire Operational and Health and Safety Reviews

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

On March 15, 2021, Fire and Emergency responded to a combine harvester fire on a farm near Ashburton.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports Part 3
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Information Request (OIA) Pigeon Valley Fire Investigation Report part 1

Investigation into Pigeon Valley Fire classifies it as accidental

News and media|13 August 2019

An investigation into one of New Zealand’s largest plantation forest fires has classified the fire as accidental.