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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Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer

News and media|15 December 2022

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

Evacuation Report form
DOCX

Form to report the result for a trial evacuation.

Small forest management

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Farms and rural businesses

Owners/managers of forests are responsible for reducing the risk of fire that can threaten their investment.

Hawke’s Bay - check it’s alright.

News and media|3 December 2021

Hawke’s Bay Fire and Emergency is urging people to think about fire safety as we approach warmer weather.

Incident reports

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Browse incident report data from the last 7 days.

The threat of rural fire

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Protect your home from outdoor fires

Protect your home with Wildfire Safer Housing Guide | Urban–Rural Interface | Community responsibility to the threat of rural fire

Large structure fire in Favona Auckland contained

News and media|1 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have contained a large structure fire in Favona, Auckland and are now working to extinguish it.

Charleston gets home fire safety advice

News and media|4 February 2021

Charleston residents have been learning about the fire risks they face at home, and how to prepare for them.