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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Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade

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Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island

News and media|22 October 2025

A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk caused by the next wave of the severe gales forecast to hit the South Island.

Auckland Local Advisory Committee members appointed

News and media|24 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the 12 people who will form the Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Give the gift of fire safety this Christmas

News and media|19 December 2024

Politics, life plans, the economy - all Christmas lunch conversation starters where the danger needle sits firmly in the extreme segment.

Caution urged with controlled burns

News and media|15 September 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend.

NZFS Statement of Performance Expectations 2014-2015
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New Zealand Fire Service Commission 2014-2015

Second contingent of Kiwi firefighters return home from Canada

News and media|2 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its second contingent of firefighters from Canada today.

Growing spotlight on large animal rescue

News and media|24 March 2022

A small group of dedicated people has been working hard to create practical and effective ways to improve how we respond to large animal rescue.