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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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.

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.

International exchange programme

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Are you an experienced firefighter who is fluent in English? If so, consider participating in the New Zealand Firefighter Exchange Programme.

Waipara fire update

News and media|30 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to respond to the fire in a plantation north of Waipara in North Canterbury.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #3

News and media|12 January 2025

Crews continue to work on the Black Jack Road vegetation fire this afternoon.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

News and media|14 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to stay home as an increasing number of trees come down across road due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

News and media|14 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to stay home as an increasing number of trees come down across road due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Waipara fire update #3

News and media|2 September 2024

With more high winds forecast Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews will closely monitor the fire burning in a forestry block north of Waipara overnight.