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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Winds cause Waipara forestry fire to flare up icon

Winds cause Waipara forestry fire to flare up

1 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

Waipara forestry fire has jumped the containment line due to high winds. It is not under control and not contained

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Waipara fire update

30 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to respond to the fire in a plantation north of Waipara in North Canterbury.

Fire and Emergency receives award for working with Māori as tangata whenua icon

Fire and Emergency receives award for working with Māori as tangata whenua

29 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Announcements

Ratonga Ahi me ngā Ohotata i Aotearoa - Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been recognised for its mahi working with Māori as tangata whenua.

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Nelson-Tasman Local Advisory Committee members appointed

26 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the seven New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Nelson-Tasman.

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Four new members for Hawke’s Bay Local Advisory Committee

26 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed four new members to the well operating Local Advisory Committee in Hawke’s Bay.

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Taranaki Local Advisory Committee members appointed

26 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Taranaki.

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Waikato Local Advisory Committee members appointed

26 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Waikato.

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Southland Local Advisory Committee members appointed

26 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the nine people who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Southland.