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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Restricted fire season for Marlborough District

News and media|14 December 2023

The Marlborough District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Thursday 14 December, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency crews assisting the Canada wildfire efforts

News and media|2 June 2023

After a long trip, the contingent from Fire and Emergency has arrived in Alberta and is hard at work helping to fight a high number of wildfires.

Fire hazards in your community

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Councils and community responsibilities

An overgrown, unkempt section is not just an eyesore, it can also be a fire hazard. Here are some tips for keeping your section tidy and fire safe.

Our current process for bullying and harassment complaints

Found in: Contact us

Bullying and harassment have no place at Fire and Emergency.

Public reminded to take care with controlled burns

News and media|26 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people across Hawke’s Bay to take extra care when undertaking controlled burns.

Hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown

News and media|31 March 2020

"I know we all want to get odd jobs done and clean up while we have more time at home but please do not burn unnecessary fires such as household rubbish or garden waste.

Prohibited fire season declared in Far North

News and media|14 January 2020

The Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara are now in a prohibited fire season.

Wildfire Annual Summary 2021-2022
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This report from Scion summarises the 2020/21 wildfire season for New Zealand.