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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Te Puna Vegetation Fire

20 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Emergency Information

First update on shelter belt fire at Te Puna, Bay of Plenty

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

18 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Announcements

New members announced for Fire and Emergency local advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Chatham Islands

18 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Announcements

New members announced for Fire and Emergency local advisory committees in Chatham Islands

Tairāwhiti's Kōpūtūtea zone enters restricted fire season

12 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on 13 November, until further notice.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade set to turn 150 years old

11 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Announcements

Ashburton people are invited to a special event at Ashburton Fire Station on 23 November to celebrate 150 years of volunteer firefighters.

Parts of Hawke’s Bay to move to restricted fire season

8 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Parts of Hawke’s Bay will enter a restricted fire season at 8am on Monday, 11 November, until further notice.

Fireworks warning with fire danger elevated this weekend

8 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning of increased fire danger in parts of the country for those planning to use fireworks this weekend.

Fireworks ban for parts of Southland District

5 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks for parts of the Southland District for the next two weeks.