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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News and media

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Change in fire season for Pumicelands

23 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The fire season in Pumicelands will change from prohibited to restricted effective from 8am Tuesday 24 March.

Changes to fire season for Nelson Tasman

20 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The fire season in Waimea, Richmond, Nelson and Coastal zones will change from prohibited to restricted effective from midnight Friday the 20th March.

Change in fire season for Mid-South Canterbury

19 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The fire season in Mid-South Canterbury will change from restricted to open effective from midnight 19 March.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 15

13 Poutūterangi 2020 | Ignite Magazine

Ignite represents the voices of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their communities.

Change in fire season for Hurunui and Waimakariri

12 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The fire season in Hurunui and Waimakariri will change from prohibited to restricted effective from midnight tonight (12 March).

Changes to fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei

11 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates

As of 8am Wednesday 11 March, the fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei Districts has changed from prohibited to restricted fire season.

Changes to fire season in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu

11 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates

As of 8 am Wednesday 11 March, the fire season in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu has changed from prohibited to open fire season.

Supporting work to reduce firefighter occupational cancer risks

6 Poutūterangi 2020 | Announcements

For more than 150 years, fire service organisations have been at the heart of New Zealand communities.