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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Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and Operational Review

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received the first 111 call for the Lake Ōhau fire around 3am on 4 October 2020.

Stay fire safe with your bubble mates this daylight savings weekend

News and media|4 April 2020

Stay fire safe with your bubble mates this daylight savings weekend With everyone now at home for the COVID-19 self-isolation period, it is more important than ever to check your home is fire safe and to be vigilant about fire safety in everything you do.

Strong winds fan vegetation fires from Southland to Canterbury

News and media|9 December 2023

Fire and Emergency crews are tackling several vegetation fires around the South Island, fanned by strong winds.

Far North moves into prohibited fire season

News and media|20 December 2023

Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.

Balmoral Fire Update #1

News and media|7 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling a large vegetation fire near Tokarahi, Waitaki this morning.

Helpful tips to reduce fire risks outside your home

News and media|23 September 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is keen for Kiwis to protect their homes from the risk of fire.

Fire and Emergency warns of extreme fire risk around New Zealand

News and media|6 December 2024

Over the next week, fire restrictions will be tightened across the country as the fire risk spikes in many areas.

Operational reviews and reports

Found in: About Us | Research and reports