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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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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

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

10 October 2024 | Announcements

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary this weekend.

Ahipara Fire Update #3

7 October 2024 | Emergency Information

final update on Ahipara vegetation fire in Northland. Fire extinguished

Ahipara Fire Update #2

6 October 2024 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fire near Ahipara in Northland has been contained.

Ahipara Vegetation Fire Update #1

5 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a vegetation fire between Herekino and Ahipara in Northland.

Otago Heavy Rainfall Update #1

4 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters continue to respond to flood-related calls, with coastal Otago remaining under a red warning for continued heavy rainfall today.

Make sure your home is fire safe this daylight saving weekend

27 September 2024 | Community Education

This daylight saving weekend, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding everyone to clean and check their smoke alarms.