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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Prohibited fire season for Gisborne/Tairawhiti

News and media|26 January 2021

Gisborne/Tairawhiti is now in a prohibited fire season as of 8am Tuesday 26 January 2021.

Be prepared - tips get your home fire safe for summer

News and media|23 November 2020

As summer approaches, Fire and Emergency wants people living with a risk of wildfire to act now and protect their homes from the wildfire hazard. This includes people living in rural communities, on lifestyle blocks and near town boundaries or large areas of scrub and bush.

Baling hay too quickly can lead to fire risk

News and media|20 December 2022

People baling hay need to make sure the hay is ready before baling and storing.

New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

News and media|4 May 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from Ōpōtiki, Kaikohe, Westport, Ohakune and Kirwee were presented with their New Year’s Honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy at Government House in Wellington today.

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

News and media|18 November 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce five new appointments to its local advisory committee in Tairāwhiti.

Fire and Emergency still committed to resolution despite further strike action

News and media|4 November 2022

Fire and Emergency NZ Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says it is surprising that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has given notice of further new strike action in November.

Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|11 October 2024

Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community at an event taking place at the fire station this month.

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.