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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Wildfire risk reduction programme in Lake Tekapo

News and media|2 September 2022

Fire and Emergency teams will be taking to the streets in Lake Tekapo next week to start encouraging residents to start taking action around their homes to reduce their exposure to wildfire.

Stay safe with lithium ion batteries

News and media|20 December 2019

This Christmas many people will receive gifts which contain lithium ion rechargeable batteries.

Port Hills Update #15

News and media|17 February 2024

The Port Hills fire has been contained within a 24km perimeter and firefighters are making strenuous efforts to strengthen containment lines before the onset of strong winds that are forecast to develop tomorrow afternoon.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand tribute to Mike Hall

News and media|2 October 2019

We at Fire and Emergency New Zealand wish to extend our great sympathy to the families of Mike Hall and Norman Comerford after their tragic deaths when their plane crashed in the Northern Tararua Ranges.

Port Hills fire update #6

News and media|15 February 2024

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery will continue work to bring a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills under control this morning.

Fire season change for Ruapehu District

News and media|27 January 2022

The Ruapehu District Council area will move into a restricted fire season from Friday 28 January 2022 at 8:00am.

Athol's new fire station officially opened

News and media|9 August 2021

Athol’s new fire station has been officially opened.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #3

News and media|10 January 2025

The two homes that evacuated yesterday have now returned home.