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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Fire and Emergency apologise for releasing personal information

News and media|31 January 2018

Unfortunately, the reports contained personal information that should have been removed before being made available to the public.

Wildfire risk remains high in parts of rural Canterbury

News and media|11 April 2024

While much of the South Island is on alert for flooding, Fire and Emergency is reminding Cantabrians that parts of their region are still at risk from wildfires and urging people in rural areas to stay vigilant.

Heads up

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Learnings taken from fire investigationsOften there are key lessons to be learned from fires that can help prevent or lessen the impact of future fires.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

News and media|31 December 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive, Rhys Jones has congratulated six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee (Canterbury), Nuhaka (Hawkes Bay) and Wanaka, who were named in the New Year’s Honours list released today.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand releases bullying and harassment review

News and media|24 January 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released an independent review into its workplace policies, practices and procedures to address bullying and harassment, which has clearly highlighted a need for change.

Women’s Career Progression at Fire and Emergency New Zealand - report #188 (2021)
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This review provides a foundation for further research in understanding women’s experiences at Fire and Emergency.

Factors contributing to spontaneous combustion of slash at skid sites [2020] Report #182
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The research aims to investigate the factors contributing to spontaneous combustion of forestry skid sites.

Operational 10 day forecasts of Fire Weather Indices - Report #70 (2007)
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