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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Learning the lessons of wildfires past: Twizel

News and media|18 March 2025

The scenic Mackenzie basin is home to the small rural community of Twizel.

Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires

News and media|16 January 2024

Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.

Kirwee Fire Update #3

News and media|5 February 2024

Seven aircraft and eight fresh crews of firefighters supported by heavy machinery will be attacking the large fire burning near Kirwee this morning.

Waikari Valley and Port Hills fire updates - 9am Monday

News and media|19 February 2024

Please see below updates for the fires at Waikari Valley and Port Hills.

Building trust and understanding with evacuees

News and media|23 March 2022

In Spring last year, Auckland City Station attended what appeared to be a routine callout to an accommodation building in the city.

Maintain fire awareness at work

News and media|21 August 2020

Fire and Emergency are reminding Kiwis to be firewise when they are at work.

Glasnevin fire update #3

News and media|6 February 2024

Glasnevin fire.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #2

News and media|2 November 2022

The Woodend Beach Holiday Park is being evacuated as a precaution, with the park currently in the direct path of the fire as it heads south from Pegasus Beach.