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.

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News and media

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Switch off before you walk off

18 April 2020 | Announcements

Unattended cooking is the biggest cause of house fires in New Zealand. If you need to leave the room, even for a minute, turn the stove off.

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Be fire safe in caravans and sleep outs

15 April 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people living in caravans, campervans, garages and sleep outs to take extra care to be fire safe.

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Public urged to check historic burn sites ahead of strong wind warnings this Easter

9 April 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is asking people to check any old burn sites are fully extinguished so they do not reignite with the strong winds forecast for this Easter.

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Stay fire safe with your bubble mates this daylight savings weekend

4 April 2020 | Announcements

Stay fire safe during the COVID-19 lockdown. Check your smoke alarms this daylight savings weekend.

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Hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown

31 March 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is asking people to hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown.

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Change to fire season in Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua

31 March 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua will move into an open fire season effective from 8am Wednesday 1 April.

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Change in fire season for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts

30 March 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The fire seasons for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts will change from prohibited to restricted effective from 8am this morning (Monday 30 March).

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Remember fire safety in your COVID-19 preparations

25 March 2020 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to think about fire safety as they self-isolate to prevent spread of COVID-19.