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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Fire and Emergency New Zealand back to bargaining with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union next week

14 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Announcements

Negotiations with the NZPFU resume on Monday, Fire and Emergency's application for facilitation being heard at the Employment Relations Authority today

Fire and Emergency New Zealand proposes restructure to build modern and effective emergency service

12 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand announces staff consultation on proposed restructure

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #14

11 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to move from offensive firefighting to patrolling and monitoring the area burnt by the fire in Tongariro National Park.

Restricted fire season for Coastal Wairarapa

11 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Wairarapa’s Northern, Central, and Southern Coasts will move into a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 12 November until further notice.

Open fire season for Clutha

11 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Clutha has returned to an open fire season.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #13

11 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Emergency Information

Drones with thermal imaging equipment have begun checking the flanks of the Tongariro National Park fireground for hotspots.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #12

10 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Emergency Information

A Fire and Emergency observation flight this afternoon has found no visible signs of fire following today’s rainfall.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #11

10 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Emergency Information

Conditions on the fireground in the Tongariro National Park have improved significantly today.