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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Waikato wetland fire update #5

22 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #5, 6.30pm North Waikato wetland fire

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Waikato wetland fire update #2

21 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #2pm North Waikato wetland fire

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Waikato fire burning through wetland

21 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a vegetation fire burning through wetland in Waikato.

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Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years

15 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Announcements

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community with a special event at Labour Weekend.

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Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving Mid-South Canterbury

11 Whiringa-ā-nuku 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.

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Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary

10 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Announcements

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary this weekend.

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Ahipara Fire Update #3

7 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

final update on Ahipara vegetation fire in Northland. Fire extinguished

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Ahipara Fire Update #2

6 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fire near Ahipara in Northland has been contained.