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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Kiwi, Tūi and Pīwakawaka chosen as ambassadors for wildfire prevention campaign

News and media|14 December 2019

A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand’s most beloved native birds begins today.

Restricted Fire Season for Murchison and Lake Rotoiti

News and media|18 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Murchison and Lake Rotoiti areas from 8am, Monday 20 January, until further notice.

Outdoor fires restricted in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

News and media|15 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 16 January until further notice.

All Canterbury under total fire ban from midday Monday

News and media|20 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has advised all of Canterbury will be in a prohibited fire season from 12pm Monday 23 December, until further notice.

Volunteerism strategy 2019-2029
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It explains why a strong volunteering culture & an effective model for volunteerism & critical for effective fire & emergency services in this country

New Year Honours recipients recognised

News and media|23 July 2020

Today Paul McGill was formally made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Hon. Paul Swain thanked each of the recipients for making a difference to their communities and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Canterbury District fire update

News and media|6 September 2024

Crews to remain at Waipara fire into the weekend Fire crews will remain at the scene of the Waipara fire for another day with the site not yet ready to be handed back to the landowner.

Eke Taumata

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