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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Ceremony to commemorate Muriwai firefighters

News and media|13 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand today commemorated the Muriwai Volunteer Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in February 2023.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 67 - 13:30 hours 21/02/2019

News and media|21 February 2019

Residents returning but risk remains Residents from the last 83 homes which remained evacuated after the Pigeon Valley Fires were able to return to their homes today under conditional access but Civil Defence Controller Alec Louverdis says people near the fire zone need to be prepared to evacuate again if needed.

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 26 - 10:00 hours 10/02/2019

News and media|10 February 2019

Fire Update FENZ had a good night and now have a control line around the fire perimeter.

Glasnevin fire update #3

News and media|6 February 2024

Glasnevin fire.

Fire safety regulatory framework

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

The legislation around fire safety in the built environment includes requirements that relate to the design of the building itself as well as some that relate to the operation, maintenance and general use.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 23 - 12:50 hours 09/02/2019

News and media|9 February 2019

Reminder: A state of emergency is still in place Media advisory A media stand up will be held at 3.30pm today, Saturday 9 February at the Tasman District Council.

Owner responsibilities

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

Building owners in New Zealand are obligated to take a number of fire safety precautions. Here are some guidelines for meeting those obligations.

Waiharara Wildfire Investigation Report

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

The wildfire at Waiharara in the Far North a year ago was devastating for the local community, and hugely destructive of a nearby wetland area.