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.

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News and media

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Waikato Wetland fire update #9 icon

Waikato Wetland fire update #9

23 October 2024 | Announcements

Waikato wetland fire now contained and controlled. Update #9

New Southland Local Advisory Committee launched icon

New Southland Local Advisory Committee launched

23 October 2024 | Announcements

Introducing Southland's new Local Advisory Committee for Fire and Emergency New Zealand

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Cantabrians urged - do not light outdoor fires

22 October 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency urges Cantabrians to hold off lighting outdoor fires for the next few days due to hot windy weather forecast.

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years icon

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years

15 October 2024 | Announcements

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community with a special event at Labour Weekend.

Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving Mid-South Canterbury icon

Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving Mid-South Canterbury

11 October 2024 | Announcements

Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community at an event taking place at the fire station this month.

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary icon

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary

10 October 2024 | Announcements

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary this weekend.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is seeking local voices for new Auckland Local Advisory Committee icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is seeking local voices for new Auckland Local Advisory Committee

25 September 2024 | Announcements

The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is looking for members to join its new Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

2024 Port Hills Fire Investigation Report icon

2024 Port Hills Fire Investigation Report

24 September 2024 | Announcements

A fire investigation report into the Port Hills fire, which started on 14 February 2024, remains undetermined.