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

Search results for FIRE SAFETY

Showing 8 of 800 results

Page 59 of 100

West Coast – stay fire safe this summer

News and media|20 December 2021

Summer means warmer weather and a higher risk of wildfire.

Tasman tornado update #2

News and media|10 April 2023

Approximately 50 properties have been impacted by the tornado that hit Tasman on Monday afternoon.

Multiple flooding callouts in Nelson

News and media|26 May 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson caused by heavy rainfall.

Nelson and Tasman Districts move to open fire season

News and media|9 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman District will move to an open fire season from 8am Monday August 12, for the first time in almost 30 years.

Applications sought for Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Canterbury Local Advisory Committee

News and media|3 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking applications for members of its Canterbury Local Advisory Committee.

Exploring Digital Approaches for Improving Safety Behaviour in Older People - report #139 (2013)
PDF

This research explored social marketing approaches using digital channels to improve the safety behaviours of older people aged 65 years and over.

Northland and Auckland Severe Weather Event Update #2

News and media|9 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has received 277 weather-related calls for help in the last seven hours from 8am - 3pm.

Designers guide to firefighting operations

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Designers Guide to Firefighting Operations provides reference information to help designers and building consent authorities verify that building designs will comply with the New Zealand Building Code C5 – Access and safety for firefighting operations.