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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Restricted fire season for Marlborough

16 January 2023 | Announcements

A restricted fire season is now in place for all of Marlborough, effective from 8am this morning (16 January 2023).

High fire danger forecast for the West Coast

2 January 2023 | Announcements

High and extreme fire danger is expected for the West Coast, and Fire and Emergency is reminding everyone on the West Coast to take care.

Congratulations to our six recipients of Royal Honours

31 December 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated the six firefighters and support personnel who have been recognised in the New Year's Honours List.

Safely cooking hāngī, umu, braai or lovo this holiday season

22 December 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people using cultural cooking methods such as hāngī, umu, braai or lovo to make sure you’re cooking safely.

Redevelopment of Parnell fire station to begin in January 2023

22 December 2022 | Announcements

Work will begin on 9 January 2023 on the redevelopment of the Parnell fire station.

Don't invite disaster - keep your grass short

21 December 2022 | Announcements

Warmer and wetter spring weather has led to massive grass growth. People should keep their grass short to prevent wildfires.

Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

20 December 2022 | Announcements

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer. Before lighting an outdoor fire, go to www.checkitsalright.nz

Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

20 December 2022 | Announcements

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.