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.

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Fire and Emergency responds to church fires in Masterton

22 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have attended four church fires in Masterton this morning.

Outdoor fires prohibited in Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas

20 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Manawatū-Whanganui’s coastal areas from 8am on Friday 21 February, until further notice.

Apartment block fire swiftly extinguished

16 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have extinguished a fire on the third floor of a multi-story apartment block in Willis St, Wellington, this afternoon.

Lewis Pass Road Fire Update #4

16 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained the 40-hectare fire burning on SH7 between Springs Junction and Hanmer Springs.

Lewis Pass Road fire update #3

15 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews will continue their work on the fire overnight.

Lewis Pass Road fire update #2

15 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui.

Lewis Pass Road fire update

15 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is battling a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon.

Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone

14 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February.