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

North Waikato wetland fire update #14

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the North Waikato wetland fire ground back to the Department of Conservation.

Waikato wetland fire update #13

Fire and Emergency will continue to monitor the Whangamarino wetland fire through the long weekend.

Waikato wetland fire update #12

Fire and Emergency drone crews identified 16 hotspots overnight, with crews now focused on dampening them down today.

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