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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Extreme fire danger in Otago over Easter

News and media|1 April 2021

There is extreme or very high fire danger in Otago over Easter. Fire permits are suspended across Otago & open air fires are temporarily prohibited in the Otago Central Zone.

Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

News and media|29 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people to be vigilant during their Lunar New Year celebrations.

Southland moves back to open fire season

News and media|26 January 2024

Rain across the Southland District has seen a decrease in fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the area back to an open fire season.

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Banks Peninsula Volunteer Fire Brigade

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This is a volunteer station.

In the event of a fire

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Site blessing of new fire station at Lake Okareka

News and media|28 May 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is investing in the safety of the Rotorua district with a new fire station to be built at Lake Okareka, 11km south-east of Rotorua.

Recruitment process

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Interested in a career as a firefighter? Find out more about the application process and the steps we take to ensure we pick the best people for the job.