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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Final Recommendations create opportunity for resolution - Fire and Emergency NZ

News and media|21 October 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand recognises the mediator’s final recommendations as a key step towards settling a new collective agreement and rebuilding of trust and confidence with career firefighters and their union.

Kirwee and Glasnevin fire updates

News and media|7 February 2024

Please see below updates on the two fires in Canterbury, as well as comment from District Commander Dave Stackhouse.

NZFS Annual Report 2014
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For the year ended 30 June 2014

Moutere Highway Fire Update 1 - 14:47 hours 27/02/19

News and media|27 February 2019

Fire at Upper MoutereFire and Emergency NZ can confirm a new fire has started in the Redwood Valley area on the Moutere highway near the Old Coach Road.

Canterbury Fires Update #4

News and media|19 January 2024

Please see below updates on the fires in Canterbury today.

Fighting fires on ice

News and media|27 October 2022

Since 2015, Fire and Emergency Trainer Rob Millener has been involved with the annual Antarctica NZ training, responsible for making sure Scott Base’s seasonal staff are trained and well-equipped to deal with fighting fires.

Lee Valley fire update #9

News and media|9 February 2024

Firefighters have established the 1.2-kilometre containment line at the Lee Valley fire.