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.

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Lewis Pass Road fire update #2

News and media|15 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui.

Waikato wetland fire update #4

News and media|22 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to battle a large vegetation fire in scrub and wetlands near Meremere in North Waikato.

Waikato wetland fire update #2

News and media|21 October 2024

The ground and air response to a scrub fire burning in swampland off Island Block Road, near Meremere in North Waikato has been stood down for the night.

Waikato wetland fire update #5

News and media|22 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working to battle a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands since 7am this morning, as well as on Monday afternoon.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #4

News and media|10 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to battle the vegetation fire in Whangārei today.

Waikato fire burning through wetland

News and media|21 October 2024

A 20 hectare scrub fire is burning in swampland off Island Block Road, Waikato this afternoon.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update 2 - 23 October 6pm

News and media|23 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been busy today responding to weather related callouts across the country.

Serious fire risk across South Island this weekend

News and media|17 February 2023

People in the South Island are being encouraged to assist Fire and Emergency by reducing the risk of sparking an unwanted fire this weekend.