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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Waikato wetland fire update #6

23 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #6 10.30am Waikato wetland fire

New Southland Local Advisory Committee launched

23 October 2024 | Announcements

Introducing Southland's new Local Advisory Committee for Fire and Emergency New Zealand

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.

Waikato wetland fire update #3

22 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #3 9.30am North Waikato wetland fire

Waikato wetland fire update #4

22 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #4 3.30pm North Waikato wetland fire

Waikato wetland fire update #5

22 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #5, 6.30pm North Waikato wetland fire

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.

Waikato wetland fire update #2

21 October 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #2pm North Waikato wetland fire