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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Independent Disputes Scheme - Annual Report 2023
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Better Together; The Independent Complaint and Review Authority delivering the Fire and Emergency New Zealand dispute resolution scheme.

South Island Vegetation Fires Update #2

News and media|1 June 2024

All vegetation fires in the South Island today are now contained.

Aranga vegetation fire update

News and media|15 February 2022

Seven houses near Aranga in the Kaipara District of Northland have been evacuated with the help of Civil Defence as a safety precaution due to a scrub fire.

Remember fire safety in your COVID-19 preparations

News and media|25 March 2020

Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to think about fire safety as they self-isolate to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Medium Range Forecasts of Fire Weather Indices - Report #64 (2005)
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Canterbury Fires Update #7

News and media|20 January 2024

Swannanoa Forty firefighters, supported by four helicopters, have contained the fire burning in and around the Waimakariri River bed near Swannanoa, stopping it spreading further.

Change in fire season status for Otago

News and media|1 December 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Otago region.

Onehunga fire update #3

News and media|7 February 2024

Firefighters will continue operations overnight at the scene of the large timber and waste fire in Onehunga.