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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Canterbury District moves to Open Fire Season

20 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency is relaxing restrictions on outdoor fires in its Canterbury District from today (Monday 20 March).

Hauraki Gulf islands move to restricted fire season

17 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the populated islands in the Hauraki Gulf, from 8am on Friday 17 March 2023.

Fire and Emergency launches investigation following the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others

9 March 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency investigation into the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others at Muriwai during cyclone Gabrielle

Otago coastal zones move to restricted fire season

3 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the fire zones in the coastal parts of Otago, from 8am Monday 6 March 2023.

Generators pose fire risks - here’s how to be safe

3 March 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency encourages people in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti to be aware of the fire hazards associated with running a generator.

Fire stations opened in Mid-South Canterbury

26 February 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood officially opened two new fire stations in Mid-South Canterbury on Saturday.

Hawke’s Bay residents urged to take care in working around silt

22 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Residents of flood-impacted areas are being urged to not dig trenches through silt deposits.

Practising fire safety with water-damaged battery powered devices

20 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people in the Hawke’s Bay to remain vigilant and practise fire safety after a power outage.