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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Auckland City Station Asbestos Update

News and media|2 May 2023

Please attribute to Sarah Sinclair, Deputy Chief Executive Organisational Strategy and Capability Development: Independent consultants have completed comprehensive air purity testing of the entire level 2 in Auckland City Fire Station’s South wing.

Port Hills Update #17

News and media|18 February 2024

Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.

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.

Code of Practice for Fire Fighting Water Supplies and Indicative Cost Benefit Analysis - Report #56 (2004)
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Home fire safety

Information on keeping your home fire safe, checklists for reviewing fire safety, tips for creating an escape plan and information on smoke alarms.

Prediction of Rural Fire Risk in Wellington Region _ report #24 (2001)
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