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

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Community recovery resources

Found in: Yule street house fire recovery

Yule Street house fireThe Yule Street house fire has been a significant event for the Lyall Bay community.

Keeping whānau safe, one postcard at a time

News and media|27 October 2023

Community Risk teams in mid-South Canterbury and on the West Coast have found a great new way to make fire safety fun and memorable for local tamariki (children).

Lifetime of a building

Found in: Businesses and landlords | Building and designing for fire safety

The following outlines ten main stages when considering the overall building life cycle in the context of fire safety.

Farms, rural properties and rural businesses

Found in: Businesses and landlords

This section contains information for those who live or work on a farm, rural property or rural business.

Lithium-ion Battery Safety

Found in: Fire safety campaign resources

Marlborough south zone moves back to restricted fire season

News and media|23 March 2023

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

Take two easy steps to protect your family from fire this Daylight Saving

News and media|24 September 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to take two easy steps this Daylight Saving weekend when our clocks go forward one hour.

Restricted fire season lifted in Hawke’s Bay

News and media|17 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Hawke’s Bay as of 8am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice.