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.

If you’re not ready, the risk is always high

Is your property prepared for the fire season?

Prepare now

If you’re not ready, the risk is always high

Is your property prepared for the fire season?

Prepare now

Latest News

Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February.

Restricted fire season for parts of Hawke's Bay

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be moving parts of Hawke’s Bay into a restricted fire season from 9am, Friday 14 February, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand deploys aviation specialist to Tasmanian fires

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent a wildfire aviation specialist to Australia.

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