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.

Northland and Auckland Severe Weather Event Update #1

News and media|9 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to multiple weather related incidents due to the severe weather across the upper North Island.

Where in New Zealand have fatal fires occurred? Descriptive analysis of data 1986-1998 - report #6 (2000)
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Adolescent Fire setting: a NZ case controlled study of risk factors for adolescent fire setting - Report #46 (2004)
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Fire Safety in Small Tourist Accomodation Businesses Working Towards Developing Best Practice Models -Report #37 (2003)
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Assessment of impacts of change in requirements for hand-operated fire-fighting equipment in non-residential buildings - report #148 (2015)
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This study aimed to quantify the costs and benefits of providing hand-operated equipment for various types of non-residential buildings.

What impact has the change in building materials and design in housing had on the cost damage of fires - Report #106 (2010)
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This research examines the house design factors affecting fire damage suffered by detached houses in fires.

Canterbury Fires update #12

News and media|22 January 2024

Firefighters have put out a large vegetation fire near Swannanoa.