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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First contingent of Kiwi firefighters return home from Canada

24 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Deployments

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its first contingent of firefighters from Canada.

Committee’s word carries weight

23 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Community Education

A ban on the private use of fireworks in high-risk areas is an example of the fine work being done by Otago’s Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Te Waikoropupū Springs project hopes to reduce fire risk

21 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Announcements

Volunteers are planting low flammability native plants to reduce a high fire risk at the iconic Te Waikoropupū Springs in Nelson.

Ignite Magazine: Issue 31

9 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Ignite Magazine

In this edition we look at our new Code of Conduct, launching our Rautaki Māori and simulation technology used in bulk fuel exercise.

Nelson and Tasman Districts move to open fire season

9 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman District will move to an open fire season from 8am Monday August 12.

Fire and Emergency firefighters support United States

6 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Deployments

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has extended its international support fighting wildfires to the United States.

Common Operating Picture recognised with international award

1 Hereturikōkā 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Data and Analytics Directorate honoured with a Special Achievement in GIS award at the 2024 Esri User Conference.

More kiwi firefighters to deploy to help battle Canadian wildfires

29 Hōngongoi 2024 | Deployments

A second group of 21 firefighting personnel from Aotearoa New Zealand will leave tomorrow for Alberta, Canada to help fight the wildfires.