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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Importance of smoke alarms highlighted again

News and media|6 July 2018

The rescue of an elderly woman from a burning flat last week has highlighted the importance of smoke alarms and not leaving cooking unattended, Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire Region Manager, Region 1, Kerry Gregory says.

Talking to your children about fire safety

Found in: Home fire safety | Kids and parents

Here are some tips for talking to your children about fire safety, how to avoid starting fires, and what to do if there's a fire in your home.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 45 - 10:00 hours 13/02/2019

News and media|13 February 2019

Fire situation There was an increase in fire activity last night due to a drop in humidity a few flare-ups and a breach in the control line around the east of the fire ground but this has been dealt with.

Keeping fire safe this festive season

News and media|18 December 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to make fire safety a priority these holidays.

Outdoor fires discouraged in Auckland Region

News and media|25 August 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand urges households, lifestyle block owners and landowners not to burn outdoor fires during lockdown, to save firefighters having to respond to calls from anxious neighbours and break their COVID-19 bubbles.

Entry requirements (Dispatcher)

Found in: Work or Volunteer for us | How to apply to be Dispatcher

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is our country’s unified fire and emergency services organisation that proudly serves our communities 24/7, 365 days a year.

Response to new fire safety website encouraging

News and media|3 September 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand says it is delighted that more than 52,000 people have visited a new website designed to help them escape their homes in the event of a fire.

Heads Up 029 - Fire from reflective surface
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Concentrated radiated heat from reflected sunlight ignited timber cladding and caused damage to the upper level and roof of a house.