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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Charleston gets home fire safety advice

News and media|4 February 2021

Charleston residents have been learning about the fire risks they face at home, and how to prepare for them.

Fire season changes for Lakes Zone and Central Zone (Otago)

News and media|14 January 2022

The Lakes Zone and Central Zone of the Otago Fire District will move to a prohibited fire season.

Indoor fires and heaters

Found in: Home fire safety | Home fire hazards

Did you know that one in six house fires start in the bedroom?

Investigation continuing into Christchurch explosion

News and media|7 August 2019

Fire and Emergency is continuing to investigate the cause and origin of the gas explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood on 19 July.

Large structure fire in Favona Auckland contained

News and media|1 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have contained a large structure fire in Favona, Auckland and are now working to extinguish it.

Change in fire season for the Kaipara District

News and media|5 March 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Kaipara District from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season at 8am Friday 5 March.

Restricted fire season for Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones

News and media|31 January 2024

The Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones will move to a restricted fire season at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 31 January, until further notice.