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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
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News and media

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Waikato wetland fire update #6

23 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #6 10.30am Waikato wetland fire

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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.

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Waikato wetland fire update #3

22 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #3 9.30am North Waikato wetland fire

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Waikato wetland fire update #4

22 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #4 3.30pm North Waikato wetland fire

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Waikato wetland fire update #5

22 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #5, 6.30pm North Waikato wetland fire

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Waikato fire burning through wetland

21 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a vegetation fire burning through wetland in Waikato.

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Waikato wetland fire update #2

21 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #2pm North Waikato wetland fire