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.

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First contingent of Kiwi firefighters return home from Canada

News and media|24 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its first contingent of firefighters from Canada, who have been supporting the efforts to control hundreds of wildfires across British Columbia for the last five weeks.

Fire season changes for Marlborough

News and media|1 May 2024

The Marlborough South zone will move from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 1 May, until further notice.

Hawke’s Bay moves to restricted fire season

News and media|10 April 2024

Heretaunga/Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay Coast, Central Hawke's Bay Rural and Tararua East move to a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 10 April, until further notice.

Port Hills fire update #6

News and media|15 February 2024

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery will continue work to bring a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills under control this morning.

Southland moves to restricted fire season

News and media|20 December 2023

The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.

Fireworks ban at Northland’s Ahipara, Karikari Peninsula and Ripiro Beach

News and media|1 December 2023

Fireworks are banned in the Ahipara township and surrounds, on the Karikari Peninsula, and at Ripiro Beach from Friday 1 December, until further notice.

South Island Fire and Emergency staff celebrated for Australian firefighting efforts

News and media|7 November 2022

Firefighters in the South Island were recognised today for their outstanding contribution during the catastrophic Australian bushfires over the 2019/2020 summer.

Check your smoke alarms this daylight saving weekend

News and media|1 April 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants you to help yourself this weekend when daylight saving ends and check your smoke alarms are working.