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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Pigeon Valley Fire update 28 - 17:15 hours 10/02/2019

News and media|10 February 2019

Reminder: A state of emergency is still in place Fire update Sunday 10 February - a productive day with less wind than forecast.

Lee Valley Fire Update #1

News and media|7 February 2024

Fire and Emergency is responding to a significant vegetation fire in the Lee Valley, in the Tasman District.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #3

News and media|3 November 2022

The fire which started at Pegasus Beach last night is still travelling fast in a southerly direction parallel to the beach, driven by the wind.

Change in fire season for Tairawhiti

News and media|5 May 2020

Tairawhiti is now in an Open Fire Season effective from 2pm Monday 4 May 2020.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 58 - 07:50 hours 18/02/2019

News and media|18 February 2019

No Access for Valley Residents todayThere will be no restricted access for residents of the Teapot, Eves and Redwood Valleys today.

Large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga

News and media|7 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently responding to a large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga.

Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

News and media|10 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to be extra cautious during their Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.

FAQs

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