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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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.

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Fire and Emergency NZ Investigating false alarms

20 January 2020 | Announcements

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Prohibited fire season declared in Far North

14 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara are now in a prohibited fire season. Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor says all fire permits have been cancelled.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand first deployment to Australia for 2020

8 January 2020 | Deployments

21 more New Zealand firefighters have left today to support firefighting efforts in New South Wales.

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Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

31 December 2019 | Announcements

Six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee, Nuhaka and Wanaka, were named in the 2020 New Year’s Honours list released today.

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Stay safe with lithium ion batteries

20 December 2019 | Announcements

Stay safe with lithium ion rechargeable batteries this Christmas.

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Kiwi, Tūi and Pīwakawaka chosen as ambassadors for wildfire prevention campaign

14 December 2019 | Announcements

A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand’s most beloved native birds begins today.

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IGNITE magazine: Issue 14

12 December 2019 | Ignite Magazine

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