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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The voice of the family: research with families of volunteers Report #159 (2017)
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This report recommends practical solutions that Fire and Emergency New Zealand can implement to support families of volunteers.

Prepare now for severe winds in Canterbury

News and media|12 September 2021

Fire and Emergency NZ is warning people to prepare now for severe gales forecast to hit most of Canterbury this afternoon and overnight.

Risk reduction strategy 2019-2029
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Reducing risk to make our communities safer

Heads Up 016 - Vapour Explosions During Flooring Preparations
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There have been a number of fires in buildings where flooring surfaces were being prepared for vinyl or other coverings.

Change in fire season for much of the Waikato

News and media|21 April 2020

The fire seasons for much of the Waikato has changed from prohibited to either open or restricted.

Open fire season starts for Thames-Coromandel, Waikato Northern

News and media|18 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Waikato Northern and Thames-Coromandel Districts back to an open fire season from 8am this morning, Friday 18th April, until further notice.

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Most of Northland now in open fire season

News and media|18 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland District back to an open fire season from 12am this morning, Friday 18 April, until further notice.