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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Third wildfire preparedness meeting for Twizel community

News and media|13 March 2024

Householders in Hocking Lane, Glen Lyon Rd, Old Glen Lyon Rd and North West Arch areas are being invited to get together this month and start reducing their exposure to a wildfire.

Fire and Emergency urge New Zealanders to stay fire safe

News and media|17 August 2020

New Zealanders are urged to stay fire safe after fires over the weekend caused severe damage to homes in Manawatu, Otago, Whanganui & a caravan in Christchurch.

Increased fire risk for Hawke's Bay

News and media|28 August 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking Hawke’s Bay farmers to think twice before undertaking burn-offs.

Change of fire season for Wellington District

News and media|16 February 2022

All of Wellington will move back into an open fire season as of 8 am Wednesday 16 February 2022.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #5

News and media|10 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand now has the vegetation fire in Whangārei under control, and is standing crews down for the evening at 8pm.

Fire and Emergency Drone Teams deployed to the West Coast

News and media|5 December 2019

A drone team of three from Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently carrying out a Rapid Assessment of the impact heavy rain is having on the West Coast.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #9

News and media|10 December 2025

Drones with thermal imaging equipment have found little to no fire activity on the Tongariro fireground overnight.

Port Hills Fire Update #27

News and media|24 February 2024

Fire crews have been digging out and extinguishing hot spots in the area of the Christchurch Adventure Park which were identified by drones last night.