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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Maraekakaho plans ahead

News and media|10 May 2024

In 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle brought on widespread flooding throughout the Hawke’s Bay, impacting thousands of people across the region.

Smoke alarm proves life saving

News and media|21 August 2019

A neighbour's swift actions may have saved a Palmerston North man’s life, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Food without fire; Fire and Emergency NZ releases recipes for Kiwis under the influence

News and media|2 December 2022

Fire and Emergency’s new campaign, You’re Cooked, aims to help Aotearoa’s under the influence chefs make late-night food, without causing a fire or hurting themselves.

UFBA Conference Evaluation a benchmark of perceived benefits and an exploration of how to improve future conference - Report #94 (2009)
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Follow up survey of Auahi Whakatupato smoke alarm installation project in the Bay of Plenty - Report # 7 (2000)
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Thermal and Carcinogenic Consequences of Live Fire Training on National Training Centre-Based Trainers – report #190 (2022)
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Investigating and developing the efficacy of personal protective equipment when exposed to carcinogens, balancing heat strain impacts

Increasing fire danger sparks change in Canterbury fire season

News and media|9 January 2024

Sunday’s fires along the Darfield railway line provided a timely reminder to everyone in Canterbury that it just takes a spark to start a wildfire, particularly as the fire danger increases.

Environmental Criteria in Firefighting: - Review and comparison of legislative, policy and operational environment for NZFS and overseas counterparts - Report #160 (2017)
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This report provides a snapshot of the current legislative, policy and operational environment that the NZFS, NRFA and NZFS Commission operate under.