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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Prohibited fire season for Tararua and Wairarapa

News and media|11 February 2020

Tararua district is now in a prohibited fire season.

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.

Dispatcher recruitment process

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Being a Fire and Emergency Dispatcher is a challenging but extremely rewarding career.

Nelson and Tasman Districts move to open fire season

News and media|9 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman District will move to an open fire season from 8am Monday August 12, for the first time in almost 30 years.

Kirwee fire update #9

News and media|6 February 2024

Kirwee fire Fire and Emergency crews. Smoke.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

News and media|14 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to stay home as an increasing number of trees come down across road due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

News and media|14 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to stay home as an increasing number of trees come down across road due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season and fireworks ban for Otago’s Lakes and Central Zones

News and media|12 January 2023

Otago’s Lakes and Central fire zones will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 12 January, until further notice.