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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Fire and Emergency urges people not to let off fireworks this summer

News and media|29 December 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to not set off fireworks this New Year’s Eve and over the summer.

Committee’s word carries weight

News and media|23 August 2024

A ban on the private use of fireworks in high-risk areas is an example of the fine work being done by Otago’s Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Changes to fire seasons in Northland

News and media|19 February 2021

The Far North and Whangārei districts have moved to a restricted fire season today (19 Feb 2021).

Prohibited fire season declared for Thames-Coromandel

News and media|20 December 2020

Thames-Coromandel is now in a prohibited fire season as of 8am today (Sunday 20 December).

Bans on fire risk activities for Otago

News and media|17 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is prohibiting a number of activities which could spark a fire in the Otago district over the next few days.

Te Mata Peak fire started by fireworks

News and media|5 November 2022

Fireworks were the cause of a significant vegetation fire at Te Mata peak last night, Fire and Emergency confirms.

Fire season changes for Dunedin, Lakes and Coastal Waitaki

News and media|5 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restricted fire season in the Dunedin zone from 8am Friday 5 April, until further notice.

Busy Guy Fawkes weekend for firefighters

News and media|7 November 2022

Firefighters were kept busy this Guy Fawkes weekend with fires caused by fireworks across the motu.