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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Evaluation of grass curing assessment methods for application in New Zealand Report #165 [2018]
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Fire and Emergency is seeking a viable operational method to monitor and assess grass curing to combat greater fire risk areas.

After fire impacts on community in New Zealand - Report #162 (2018)
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This qualitative research project collected data on people’s experiences of residential fires and the types of support services used.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports - Part 6
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Information Request (OIA) Atawhai /Walters Bluff Fire Investigation Report part 2

Outdoor and rural fire safety

This section contains everything you need to have a safe outdoor fire, including information about fire seasons, applying for a fire permit and the fire weather system.

NZFS Annual Report 2017
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For the year ended 30 June 2017

Regulations for building owners

Found in: Building fire safety

Engaging owners of lifestyle blocks in understanding and mitigating wildfire risk - Report #157 (2017)
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This research explores the barriers preventing lifestyle block owners from accepting wildfire risk and from making changes to reduce that risk.

Papamoa brigade to turn off fire siren

News and media|4 March 2025

The Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade is retiring its siren.