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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Waikato wetland fire update #6

News and media|23 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have started the third day of fighting a large vegetation fire near Meremere, which includes the Whangamarino wetlands.

Thames Coromandel and North Waikato move to a restricted fire season

News and media|16 February 2024

The Thames Coromandel and North Waikato districts move to a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 16 February, until further notice.

Bans on fire risk activities for Otago

News and media|17 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is prohibiting a number of activities which could spark a fire in the Otago district over the next few days.

Fireworks and sky lanterns ban revoked for Wellington region, Wairarapa moves to open fire season

News and media|7 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is easing fire restrictions across the Wellington District.

New Fire Truck for Karamea

News and media|13 October 2022

The Karamea Volunteer Fire Brigade is set to receive a new fire truck this week.

Central Otago moving to a Prohibited Fire Season

News and media|20 February 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a Prohibited Fire Season in Central Otago beginning at 8am this Saturday, 21 February, banning all outdoor fires until further notice.

Port Hills Update #11

News and media|16 February 2024

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

North Island Severe Weather Event Update #3

News and media|9 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has received more than 300 weather-related calls for help between the hours of 8am - 6pm on Tuesday.