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.

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Two Nelson South structure fires on Wednesday

22 May 2025 | Announcements

Fire crews responded to two structure fires in Nelson South on Wednesday.

Smoke visible from controlled burn at Bottle Lake Forest Park in Christchurch

7 April 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is advising the public of large, controlled burns being undertaken beside Bottle Lake Forest Park in Christchurch.

Central Hawke’s Bay first responders join up to train

1 April 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John are running a joint training exercise in Waipawa.

New first response unit in Waverley to boost emergency care

28 March 2025 | Announcements

A new first response unit in Waverley will enhance emergency medical response for the local community in South Taranaki.

Hawke’s Bay fireworks ban extended until end of April

28 March 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extending its ban on fireworks and sky lanterns in Hawke’s Bay until Wednesday 30 April, 2025.

24 new career firefighters join Fire and Emergency New Zealand

27 March 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed 24 new career firefighters at their graduation ceremony at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Rotorua.

Auckland Local Advisory Committee members appointed

24 March 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the 12 people who will form the Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Mangakahia Fire Update #2

8 March 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters are continuing work to contain the vegetation fire burning at Mangakahia in Northland, which has burned an area of 25 hectares.