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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Did you know that one in four house fires start in the kitchen? Here are some simple things you can do to reduce the risk of a fire starting in the kitchen.

Kensington Fire Update #1

News and media|27 October 2023

Firefighters continue to work at the scene of this morning’s house fire in Kensington, Dunedin.

Far North moves into prohibited fire season

News and media|20 December 2023

Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 22 - 11:20 hours 09/02/2019

News and media|9 February 2019

Reminder: A state of emergency is still in place Pigeon Valley fire The fire continued to burn actively overnight, passing the trigger point for evacuation for the Wakefield area at around midnight last night.

King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

News and media|26 September 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Ranfurly, Kaikohe, Foxton Beach, Cromwell and Rotorua were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today.

Kirwee fire update #4

News and media|5 February 2024

The fire at Kirwee has been contained with no loss of buildings or livestock.

The smallest spark can cause a fire

News and media|28 November 2019

Fires can and do start from the smallest spark - especially in rural and semi-rural areas during the summer.

Take action now ahead of a hot, dry summer

News and media|6 December 2017

Firefighters do not join most Kiwis in welcoming the hot dry weather across the country, and are urging the public to take action now to keep their properties safe from fire.