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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Total Fire Ban declared in Hawke’s Bay

10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Hawke’s Bay. The change in fire season is effective from 12pm Monday 10 February 2020.

It’s Escape Week - are you prepared to escape in a house fire?

10 February 2020 | Announcements

This week (9 - 15 February) marks the start of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s first ‘Escape Week’.

Fire and Emergency implores the Far North to take fire prohibitions more seriously

10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Firefighters in the Far North are urging their communities to take the current fire prohibitions more seriously.

Prohibited Fire Season declared in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu

7 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu regions are now in a prohibited fire season.

Prohibited fire season declared in The Central North Island - Pumicelands

3 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Central Lakes, Bay Of Plenty Coast and Pumicelands..

Independent operational review of NZ International Convention Centre fire underway

31 January 2020 | Announcements

The Fire and Emergency NZ commissioned independent operational review of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire at SkyCity is underway.

Change in fire season status for Auckland

24 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Auckland region.

Change in fire season status for Canterbury

22 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Selwyn, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Hurunui.