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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Prohibited fire season declared for Thames-Coromandel

20 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Thames-Coromandel is now in a prohibited fire season as of 8am today (Sunday 20 December).

Annual Report 2019/20 – Fire and Emergency New Zealand

18 December 2020 | Announcements

We have released our Annual Report for 2019/20 which showcases our achievements and priorities over the past financial year.

Extreme fire danger for Northland this weekend

18 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging Northlanders to hold off lighting fires this weekend with strong winds expected.

Total fire ban for Otago District Central Zone

18 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates

There is a total fire ban in Otago District Central Zone from 8 am this morning (Friday 18 December).

Change in fire season for Auckland

18 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates

As of 8am Friday 18 December, Auckland mainland is in a Restricted Fire Season.

Pumicelands now in restricted fire season

17 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Pumicelands is now in a restricted fire season.

This came into force at midnight Wednesday 16 December 2020.

Fireworks banned around Christchurch

16 December 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is banning the use of fireworks in a number of locations around Christchurch. The ban will include Akaroa, Bottle Lake and the Port Hills.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 18

16 December 2020 | Ignite Magazine

Ignite represents the voices of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their communities.