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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Saving lives this Daylight Saving - check you have working smoke alarms in the right places

News and media|25 September 2025

When the clocks spring forward this weekend make that a reminder to check your smoke alarms are working and in the right places.

Port Hills Update #17

News and media|18 February 2024

Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.

The voice of the family: research with families of volunteers Report #159 (2017)
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This report recommends practical solutions that Fire and Emergency New Zealand can implement to support families of volunteers.

Fire Safety in Small Tourist Accomodation Businesses Working Towards Developing Best Practice Models -Report #37 (2003)
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Owner responsibilities

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

Building owners in New Zealand are obligated to take a number of fire safety precautions. Here are some guidelines for meeting those obligations.

December 2018 - South Island
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South Island Seasonal Fire Danger Outlook 2018/19

Waikato LAC

Found in: About Us | Local Advisory Committees

Waikato Local Advisory Committee - mihi mai rā.

Engaging owners of lifestyle blocks in understanding and mitigating wildfire risk - Report #157 (2017)
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This research explores the barriers preventing lifestyle block owners from accepting wildfire risk and from making changes to reduce that risk.