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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Waipoua River fire update #4

News and media|27 February 2025

The fire at Waipoua River remains 50 percent contained.

Lee Valley Fire Update #2

News and media|7 February 2024

Firefighters from nine brigades are responding to the fire in Lee Valley, supported by aerial attack from helicopters with monsoon buckets.

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).

Fire and Emergency urges caution following fire near Nelson

News and media|13 December 2023

Fire and Emergency is reminding people to be very careful with their fire activity following a fire near Nelson on Tuesday.

Te Mata Peak fire started by fireworks

News and media|5 November 2022

Fireworks were the cause of a significant vegetation fire at Te Mata peak last night, Fire and Emergency confirms.

Maintain fire awareness at work

News and media|21 August 2020

Fire and Emergency are reminding Kiwis to be firewise when they are at work.