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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Tasman Fire Investigation Reports - Part 6
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Information Request (OIA) Atawhai /Walters Bluff Fire Investigation Report part 2

After fire impacts on community in New Zealand - Report #162 (2018)
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This qualitative research project collected data on people’s experiences of residential fires and the types of support services used.

Auckland weather update 1 Feb #2

News and media|1 February 2023

Fire and Emergency was alerted to 93 weather related 111 calls in Auckland this morning between 6am and 8.30am as result of heavy downpours, after a fairly uneventful night.

Lee Valley Fire Update #7

News and media|8 February 2024

Fire and Emergency is making steady progress fighting the fire burning in pine forest at Lee Valley and is aiming to have it fully contained by the end of tomorrow, although it will take longer to fully extinguish.

Change in fire season for the Far North

News and media|30 December 2020

All of Northland is now in a prohibited fire season.

Evaluation of grass curing assessment methods for application in New Zealand Report #165 [2018]
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Fire and Emergency is seeking a viable operational method to monitor and assess grass curing to combat greater fire risk areas.

Fire and Emergency campaign to raise awareness about lithium-ion battery fires

News and media|2 October 2023

Lithium-ion battery fires are increasing globally and here in Aotearoa, and people need to know the risks and what to do if their device catches fire.

Port Hills update #14

News and media|17 February 2024

Firefighting on the Port Hills will focus on consolidating the perimeter of the fire and extinguishing hotspots today.