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.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks more volunteers for North Canterbury

9 Haratua 2024 | Announcements

North Canterbury volunteer fire brigades had a flat-out summer putting out a number of wildfires across the region.

Fireworks and sky lanterns ban revoked for Wellington region, Wairarapa moves to open fire season

7 Haratua 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is easing fire restrictions across the Wellington District.

Open fire season declared for whole of Canterbury

7 Haratua 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Canterbury will move from a mix of restricted and prohibited fire seasons to an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 7 May, until further notice.

Honouring our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day | Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

4 Haratua 2024 | Announcements

International Firefighters’ Day/Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi is a chance to thank and acknowledge the mahi that firefighters do.

Queenstown Lakes Restricted Fire Season revoked

3 Haratua 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in the Queenstown Lakes fire zone in Otago from 8am Sunday, 5 May, until further notice.

Aotearoa New Zealand needs more career firefighters

3 Haratua 2024 | Announcements

Aotearoa New Zealand needs compassionate and energetic team players to become career firefighters with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Fire season changes for Marlborough

1 Haratua 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Marlborough South zone will move from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 1 May, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency’s top tips for staying fire safe this winter

29 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has some simple steps to keep people safe from fire as the temperature drops.