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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Fire and Emergency is keeping communities safe

29 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is, and always will be, committed to keeping our communities safe

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Be safe with fire as we come in to summer

22 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people in Marlborough to be safe and responsible with fire as we come into summer.

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Lake Ōhau wildfire investigation completed

18 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency's Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report concludes the 2020 fire was accidental and caused by an electrical fault on a power pole.

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New members for Local Advisory Committees

11 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is pleased to announce appointments to our Chatham Islands and Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committees.

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Set fireworks off safely this Guy Fawkes

1 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency wants anyone setting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes to carefully plan their display.

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IGNITE Magazine: Issue 21

11 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2021 | Ignite Magazine

Ignite represents the voices of the people across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life, the environment and property in their communities.

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New local leadership structure at Fire and Emergency

27 Mahuru 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today reached a milestone as New Zealand’s first unified firefighting organisation, marking the stand-up of 17 new districts.

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Prepare now for severe winds in Canterbury

12 Mahuru 2021 | Emergency Information

People in Canterbury are being warned to prepare now before severe gales impact the region this afternoon and overnight.