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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

About fire weather

The fire weather index system provides up-to-date weather information about fire danger.

We use the fire weather system to predict the chances of a fire starting, spreading, and causing damage on a particular day. This is one of the factors we consider when deciding the fire season status and whether it is appropriate to issue a fire permit or not.

If you're interested in seeing what the fire weather is in your area, visit the Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire weather website.

But remember – knowing the fire weather does not excuse you from needing a rural fire permit. Please check the fire season status before lighting any fire in open air.

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