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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Nelson – Tasman moves back to restricted fire season

News and media|11 February 2022

All areas of the Nelson-Tasman region have moved back to a restricted fire season from today (11 February 2022).

Be fire safe when holidaying this summer

News and media|21 December 2020

If you’re going away for the summer holidays, Fire and Emergency want you to stay fire safe.

Get Out! Stay Out!

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Port Hills Update #17

News and media|18 February 2024

Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.

Second kitchen fire within a week prompts reminder to never leave cooking unattended

News and media|24 July 2020

Fire and Emergency is urging people to keep an eye on their cooking following a second house fire caused by unattended cooking within a week.

Be safe with fire as we come in to summer

News and media|22 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is urging people in Marlborough to be safe and responsible with fire as we come into summer.

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.

Waipoua River fire update #9

News and media|6 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving from active firefighting to monitoring the fire in Waipoua Forest, which began last Wednesday and forced the evacuation of the Waipoua settlement.