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
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Farms, rural properties and rural businesses

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This section contains information for those who live or work on a farm, rural property or rural business. It includes content on planning for fires, and preventing fires by using machinery safely. 

Fire safety for rural living

This section includes a rural property checklist, landscaping guidance and information about fire insurance.

If you live on a rural property or farm, you need to prepare for the possibility of a fire emergency.

Farms and rural businesses

This section contains fire safety information for farms and rural businesses including forestry.