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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Volunteerism Strategy Six-month Progress Report
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Volunteerism Strategy Six-month Progress Report for the period December 2020 - May 2021

Volunteerism Strategy Six-month Progress Report
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Volunteerism Strategy Six-month Progress Report for the period June-November 2020

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.

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.

Moutere Highway Fire Update 4 - 8:43 hours 28/02/19

News and media|28 February 2019

Fire and Emergency crews have contained the fire near Moutere Hill in Tasman district overnight to the existing blackout perimeter.

Changing public behaviour: enhanced and improved communication of fire danger Report #156 (2017)
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This research explored the role of fire danger rating systems in communicating fire risk and how they relate to behaviour change.

What we do

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a new unified fire organisation. It brings together our country’s urban and rural fire services for the first time. Statement of Intent (SOI)