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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Orere Point Volunteer Fire Brigade

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This is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community.

Bethells Valley Volunteer Fire Brigade

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This is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community.

Volunteer for us

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Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to contribute to your community, almost anybody can volunteer for Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Wellington District moves to prohibited fire season

News and media|27 February 2024

The Wellington District moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Wednesday 28 February until further notice.

Open fire season for Clutha

News and media|11 November 2025

Clutha has returned to an open fire season.

Be safe - check fires are fully out

News and media|15 March 2022

People in Manawatu-Whanganui are being urged to check any historic fires are fully extinguished so they don’t reignite.

Nelson fire highlights importance of working smoke alarms

News and media|9 July 2020

Without their neighbours calling 111, 3 Nelson residents may not have been alerted to a fire until it was too late as the house didn't have working smoke alarms.

Fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury

News and media|27 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the entire Canterbury District back into an open fire season as of 8am Tuesday 27 January 2026.