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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Lewis Pass Road Fire Update #4

News and media|16 February 2025

Firefighters have contained the vegetation fire burning on SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Springs Junction in Canterbury.

Notifying fumigation activity

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Hazardous substances

Fumigants are used to control a variety of pests and are important for agriculture, horticulture and biosecurity.

In the event of fire

In this section:

  • What to do if you see a fire
  • What to do in a house fire
  • Fire Investigation
  • Support after a fire

Building fire alarms

Found in: Building fire safety

Information about automatic fire alarm connections, preventing false alarms and false alarm fines.

Kids and parents

Found in: Home fire safety

This section contains fun games and activites for kids, plus information about talking to your children about fire safety, and what to do if they're starting fires.

Building visits

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

Building visits are undertaken in accordance with the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017.

Bay of Plenty fire season change

News and media|25 January 2022

The Bay of Plenty Fire District including South Waikato has moved to a prohibited fire season.

Kids and parents

In this section:

  • Talking to your children about fire safety
  • What to do if your child is starting fires
  • Make an escape plan for your house
  • Children's nightwear advice
  • Fire Trap Game
  • Get Firewise! Kids
  • Learning from home resources