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.

IT’S EASY TO AVOID A FIRE IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR

See a fire before it starts

Learn how

IT’S EASY TO AVOID A FIRE IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR

See a fire before it starts

Learn how

Latest News

Winslow hay bale fire update #2

Fire and Emergency New Zealand had two crews monitoring the remains of a large fire involving hay bales in Winslow, Ashburton last night.

Winslow hay bale fire update #1

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a large fire involving hay bales in Winslow, Ashburton around 11.30pm last night.

Marlborough South moves to open fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will return the Marlborough South area to an open fire season from 8am on Friday, 16 May.

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