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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Rural firefighter exposure to fireground gases - Report #108 (2010)
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This research aims to improve the health and safety of rural firefighters by determining the physiological workload of firefighting tasks.

Fire and Emergency welcomes home first deployment from North American wildfires

News and media|29 August 2026

The first contingent of New Zealanders deployed to North America to help manage wildfires has returned home today.

Waikato wetland fire update #8

News and media|23 October 2024

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing to make solid progress fighting the large vegetation fire near Meremere, which includes the Whangamarino wetlands.

Waikato wetland fire update #3

News and media|22 October 2024

Six helicopters supported by ground crews filling monsoon buckets are this morning fighting a large vegetation fire in scrub and wetlands near Meremere, 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.

After fire impacts on community in New Zealand - Report #162 (2018)
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This qualitative research project collected data on people’s experiences of residential fires and the types of support services used.

Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 3

News and media|18 September 2025

The large vegetation fire which has been burning at Southbridge in Selwyn, Canterbury since yesterday afternoon is now contained.

Seven-person specialist team to assist in Canadian wildfires

News and media|8 July 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba, Canada to support the province’s wildfire response.