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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Titahi Bay fire update #3

News and media|12 January 2024

The vegetation fire at Titahi Bay has been contained, with helicopters and ground crews now working hard to eliminate hotspots ahead of a windy forecast on Saturday.

Fire and Emergency urges caution after lithium-ion battery explosion in Wellington apartment

News and media|29 July 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to take care charging lithium-ion batteries after crews were called to an explosion in an inner city apartment building in Wellington just before 6pm this evening.

Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #4

News and media|21 January 2023

Two crews of firefighters will return to the Long Gully fireground on the Skippers Road this morning to deal with a small number of hotspots.

Pegasus Beach Fire - Final Update

News and media|7 November 2022

The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within its containment lines overnight.

Changing public behaviour: enhanced and improved communication of fire danger Report #156 (2017)
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This research explored the role of fire danger rating systems in communicating fire risk and how they relate to behaviour change.

Lead Teams Programme Evaluation Supporting the Leadership Development Framework - report #198 [2023]
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Evaluation commissioned to understand how the ‘lead team’ pilot programme was implemented, it’s effectiveness supporting leadership development...

Evaluation of grass curing assessment methods for application in New Zealand Report #165 [2018]
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Fire and Emergency is seeking a viable operational method to monitor and assess grass curing to combat greater fire risk areas.

Developing a Composite Performance Measure for the New Zealand Fire Service - Report #86 (2008)
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