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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Waikato residents urged to check electric blankets before winter

29 Poutūterangi 2023 | Announcements

Urban and rural residents in the Waikato are being urged to get their electric blankets checked before the cold weather sets in.

Most of Otago set for open fire season

29 Poutūterangi 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Most of Otago will move to an open fire season as of 8am tomorrow (30 March) until further notice.

Southland moves to open fire season

29 Poutūterangi 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Southland moves to an open fire season from 8am today (29 March).

Marlborough south zone moves back to restricted fire season

23 Poutūterangi 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The Marlborough south zone will move back into a restricted fire season as of 8am this morning (23 March) until further notice.

Otago District fire season changes

21 Poutūterangi 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Parts of Otago will move back to a restricted fire season at 8am on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, until further notice.

Canterbury District moves to Open Fire Season

20 Poutūterangi 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency is relaxing restrictions on outdoor fires in its Canterbury District from today (Monday 20 March).

Hauraki Gulf islands move to restricted fire season

17 Poutūterangi 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the populated islands in the Hauraki Gulf, from 8am on Friday 17 March 2023.

Fire and Emergency launches investigation following the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others

9 Poutūterangi 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency investigation into the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others at Muriwai during cyclone Gabrielle