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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Low Flammability Plants

Found in: Fire safety campaign resources

Get Out! Stay Out!

Found in: Teachers and Schools

Change in fire seasons for the Southland District

News and media|29 March 2022

All of the Southland District is now in a prohibited fire season, effective as at 6am Tuesday 29 March.

Specialised safety devices

Found in: Home fire safety

Information on upcoming NZPFU strike action

News and media|26 August 2022

On Friday 19 August and Friday 26 August, members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be stopping work for one hour, from 11AM to 12PM.

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Prohibited fire season for Tararua and Wairarapa

News and media|11 February 2020

Tararua district is now in a prohibited fire season.

Fireworks warning with fire danger elevated this weekend

News and media|8 November 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning of increased fire danger in parts of the country for those planning to use fireworks this weekend.