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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Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

News and media|14 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to stay home as an increasing number of trees come down across road due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Fire and Emergency warns against complacency this long weekend

News and media|24 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning against complacency this long weekend.

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years

News and media|15 October 2024

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community with a special event at Labour Weekend.

Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #3

News and media|23 December 2025

The fire at Fernhill in Hawkes Bay has been contained with no additional damage to structures.

Open Fire Season for Marlborough South and Kaikoura

News and media|2 June 2021

Marlborough South and Kaikoura are moving to an open fire season from 8 am on Wednesday 2 June.

Pumicelands changes to open fire season

News and media|17 March 2021

Pumicelands is changing from a restricted to an open fire season from 8 am on Wednesday 17 March.

Independent Muriwai Accident Investigation

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Following the deaths of two Fire and Emergency volunteer firefighters, Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg, in February 2023, Fire and Emergency commissioned an independent investigation to identify all the factors that contributed to this tragic event.

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Found in: Work or Volunteer with us | Become a Career Firefighter

It’s great you are interested in learning more about a career in firefighting!