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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Waikari Fire Update #4

News and media|20 February 2024

Three crews of firefighters are back at work on the Waikari fire in the Hurinui District this morning, supported by one helicopter.

High fire danger forecast for the West Coast

News and media|2 January 2023

High and extreme fire danger is expected for the West Coast over the next couple of days, and Fire and Emergency is reminding everyone on the West Coast to take care.

Fire crews respond to multiple calls after Mangawhai tornado

News and media|26 January 2025

Fire and Emergency NZ is responding to multiple calls following a reported tornado in the Northland community of Mangawhai around 3am today.

Impact on Life Safety of the Type 5 Fire Alarm - report # 40 (2003)
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Southland moves to open fire season

News and media|29 March 2023

Southland moves to an open fire season from 8am today (29 March).
An open fire seasons means you do not need a permit to light a fire in the open air.

Restricted fire season for Waikato

News and media|3 February 2021

The Waikato district will move to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 3 February.

Restricted fire season for Marlborough

News and media|16 January 2023

A restricted fire season is now in place for all of Marlborough, effective from 8am this morning (16 January 2023).

Owners of older top loader Samsung washing machines urged to check serial numbers after fire

News and media|13 October 2023

Owners of four top loader Samsung washing machines manufactured more than a decade ago are being encouraged to double-check their serial number after a fire at a home in Auckland.