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 says be firewise in Otago this weekend

20 November 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is expecting seasonal winds across Otago this weekend to increase the fire danger to very high.

Queen’s Birthday honours recipients recognised

21 October 2020 | Announcements

Des Minehan, Ian Walker, Ewan Mason, Allan Cox and Diane Yalden, were presented with their honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy at Government House today.

Neighbourhood Support New Zealand Signs Relationship Agreement with Fire and Emergency New Zealand

19 October 2020 | Announcements

Our communities were made even safer today with the signing of a Relationship Agreement between Neighbourhood Support NZ & Fire and Emergency NZ.

Rural Hawkes Bay moves to restricted fire season from Monday

12 October 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand says rural Hawkes Bay moves to a restricted fire season from Monday 12 October.

Fire and Emergency NZ releases independent review of NZICC fire

6 October 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released an independent operational review it commissioned into last October’s New Zealand International Conference Centre fi

Helpful tips to reduce fire risks outside your home

23 September 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is keen for Kiwis to protect their homes from the risk of fire.

Fire and Emergency warns against burn offs while heavy winds forecast

22 September 2020 | Announcements

Forecasters are expecting heavy winds to hit Canterbury overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday.
Fire and Emergency want anyone planning a burn to hold off.

Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade to be temporarily relocated

16 September 2020 | Announcements

Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade to be temporarily relocated.