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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Committee’s word carries weight

News and media|23 August 2024

A ban on the private use of fireworks in high-risk areas is an example of the fine work being done by Otago’s Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

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Found in: Building fire safety | Evacuation Schemes and procedures

Evacuation Schemes Privacy Disclaimer Your privacy is important to us.

Notifying fumigation activity

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Hazardous substances

Fumigants are used to control a variety of pests and are important for agriculture, horticulture and biosecurity.

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Manawatū-Whanganui Local Advisory Committee

News and media|15 July 2024

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected in our national and local planning.

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Bay of Plenty Local Advisory Committee

News and media|15 July 2024

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected in our national and local planning.

Firefighters’ union escalates strike action despite 8% -19 % new pay offer increase

News and media|4 August 2022

Fire and Emergency Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says it is disappointing the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union has given notice of escalated strike action.

Central Hawke’s Bay first responders join up to train

News and media|1 April 2025

Central Hawke’s Bay emergency services are running a joint training exercise in Waipawa on Tuesday evening 1 April to practice their response to emergencies.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #3

News and media|10 January 2025

The two homes that evacuated yesterday have now returned home.