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.

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Annual Report 2019/20 – Fire and Emergency New Zealand

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Port Hills Operational Review and Action Plan

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New Zealand International Conference Centre: Fire Investigation Report, Operational Review and Action Plan

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Fire Investigation Report into the cause and origin of the 2019 New Zealand International Conference Centre fireFire and Emergency New Zealand has released the Fire Investigation Report determining the cause and origin of the fire at the New Zealand International Conference Centre in central Auckland on 22 October 2019.

Parental leave policies and procedures
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Fire and Emergency NZ first Annual Report 2017/18

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Today we have just released our 2017/18 Annual Report, which is an opportunity for us to share our story, and our achievements and activities over the past financial year.

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