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.

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News and media

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Fire and Emergency warns of fireworks dangers

1 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency is encouraging people to think about the risk fireworks pose before buying them.

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North Waikato wetland fire update #14

27 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the North Waikato wetland fire ground back to the Department of Conservation.

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Waikato wetland fire update #13

25 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency will continue to monitor the Whangamarino wetland fire through the long weekend.

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Waikato wetland fire update #12

25 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency drone crews identified 16 hotspots overnight, with crews now focused on dampening them down today.

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Waikato wetland fire update #11

24 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Drone crews will be in operation at the wetlands fire near Meremere overnight to check identify and monitor hotspots.

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Waikato wetland fire update #10

24 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews remain busy at the wetlands fire near Meremere on Thursday.

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Waikato Wetland fire update #9

23 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Announcements

Waikato wetland fire now contained and controlled. Update #9

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Waikato wetland fire update #8

23 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing to make solid progress fighting the large vegetation fire near Meremere, which includes the Whangamarino wetlands.