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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Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Reduction - Report #90 (2009)
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Urban Fire Spread Models - Report #80 (2008)
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Vulnerability and the translation of safety knowledge - report #25 (2002)
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Literacy and numeracy competencies in volunteers - Report #152 (2016)
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The aim of the study was to explore the types of difficulties volunteer firefighters might have with literacy, numeracy and/or communication skills.

Fire safety features in housing - Report # 128 (2013)
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The research studied trends in fire safety features in the housing stock and the costs associated with mitigating fire hazards.

Alcohol and fire: a strategic review - report #112 (2011)
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This report details the New Zealand Fire Service strategies to minimise the risk of fire associated with alcohol consumption.

Hawke’s Bay residents urged to take care in working around silt

News and media|22 February 2023

Residents of flood-impacted areas are being urged to not dig trenches through silt deposits.

Encouraging fire safety ownership effective methods for working with at risk rural communities - Report #113 (2011)
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This Southland-based research was designed to improve fire safety outcomes for rural
communities with a particular vulnerability to fire.