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.

If you’re not ready, the risk is always high

Is your property prepared for the fire season?

Prepare now

If you’re not ready, the risk is always high

Is your property prepared for the fire season?

Prepare now

Latest News

Tairāwhiti's Kōpūtūtea zone enters restricted fire season

The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on 13 November, until further notice.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade set to turn 150 years old

Ashburton people are invited to a special event at Ashburton Fire Station on 23 November to celebrate 150 years of volunteer firefighters.

Parts of Hawke’s Bay to move to restricted fire season

Parts of Hawke’s Bay will enter a restricted fire season at 8am on Monday, 11 November, until further notice.

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