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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New first response unit in Waverley to boost emergency care

News and media|28 March 2025

A new first response unit in Waverley will enhance emergency medical response for the local community in South Taranaki, providing faster treatment in critical situations and protecting more lives.

Increasing fire danger sparks change in Canterbury fire season

News and media|9 January 2024

Sunday’s fires along the Darfield railway line provided a timely reminder to everyone in Canterbury that it just takes a spark to start a wildfire, particularly as the fire danger increases.

Can’t be what you can’t see: Progression and development of women firefighters – Report #196 [2023]
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Independent research into the experiences of women firefighters at Fire & Emergency with recommendations and workplan

The use of open access satellite data to identify wildfire fuel types [2021] - Report #181
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The research aims to evaluate the use of open-access satellite imagery with machine-learning techniques to identify various fuel classes.

Evidence review of effective risk reduction interventions for Māori whānau and communities Report #170 [2019]
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This evidence review explores the key features of effective risk-reduction interventions for Māori whānau and communities.

Climate and Severe Fire Seasons Part 2 NZ Fire Regions - Report #73 (2002)
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Work Related fatal and non-fatal Injuries in NZ 1985-1999 - Report #65 (2001)
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Spatial prediction of wildfire hazard across New Zealand: a significant upgrade - Report #55 (2005)
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