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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News and media

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Southerners asked to delay planned fires until after lockdown icon

Southerners asked to delay planned fires until after lockdown

24 August 2021 | Announcements

Farmers and lifestyle block owners are being asked to avoid lighting fires while Otago and Southland remain in lockdown.

Warm, windy conditions prompt fire warning icon

Warm, windy conditions prompt fire warning

23 August 2021 | Announcements

People across Canterbury and the Top of the South are being asked not to light outdoor fires during lockdown to save firefighters breaking their COVID bubbles

Be fire safe during COVID-19 lockdown icon

Be fire safe during COVID-19 lockdown

18 August 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is ready to respond to emergencies during Level 4 COVID lockdown, as always.

Athol's new fire station officially opened icon

Athol's new fire station officially opened

9 August 2021 | Announcements

Athol’s new fire station has been officially opened.

Fire and Emergency sending more resources to Westport icon

Fire and Emergency sending more resources to Westport

16 July 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is front-footing support for the West Coast in anticipation of increasing calls for assistance due to flooding.

Dannevirke house fires show why you need smoke alarms icon

Dannevirke house fires show why you need smoke alarms

14 July 2021 | Announcements

Check your smoke alarms is the call from Fire and Emergency after firefighters attended two house fires in Dannevirke in just three days.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 20 icon

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 20

7 July 2021 | Ignite Magazine

Ignite represents the voices of the people across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life, the environment and property in their communities.

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26 new firefighters join the crew

25 June 2021 | Announcements

A Tall Fern, landscaper, tour guide, aircraft engineer and automotive engineer were among 26 new recruits who graduated as firefighters on Thursday 24 June.