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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Bridge Hill fire update #4

News and media|5 December 2024

Fire and Emergency is encouraging residents of Castle Hill Village to self-evacuate this evening.

Waikato Local Advisory Committee members appointed

News and media|26 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Waikato.

Taranaki Local Advisory Committee members appointed

News and media|26 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Taranaki.

Nelson-Tasman Local Advisory Committee members appointed

News and media|26 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the seven New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Nelson-Tasman.

Auckland weather update #2

News and media|27 January 2023

Auckland fire crews are continuing to respond to over 500 calls for assistance from people affected by the heavy rain.

Springvale fire

News and media|25 February 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is threatening properties.

Fire and Emergency is keeping communities safe

News and media|29 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is, and always will be, committed to keeping our communities safe

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