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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Port Hills Operational Review and Action Plan

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

The Port Hills fires that began on February 13 2017 burnt through 1,600 hectares of land, claimed nine homes and damaged five others.

Fold-out fire truck for children at Starship a ‘real hit'

News and media|24 March 2022

In December 2020, Michelle and Warrick Wood received the devastating news that their three-year old son Frankie had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer.

Committee’s word carries weight

News and media|23 August 2024

A ban on the private use of fireworks in high-risk areas is an example of the fine work being done by Otago’s Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Recall: Power Supply Unit for Zebra thermal industrial printers
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The power supply units (PSU) can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture. Overheating posing a fire hazard.

Risk Factors and offending behaviours in young fire setters - report #137 (2013)
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The study draws upon longitudinal data on child firesetters who were referred to the New Zealand Fire Service Fire Awareness & Intervention Programme.

Large vegetation fire burning on shores of Whangape Harbour

News and media|22 March 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted just after 8pm tonight to a large vegetation fire on Warawara Forest Road, Pawarenga on the Whangape Harbour in the Far North.

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Forest fire on Matakana Island

News and media|23 December 2023

"Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a forest fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty at 7.36pm this evening.