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.

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News and media

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Strike period incident details - NZPFU again declines request to agree community safety process icon

Strike period incident details - NZPFU again declines request to agree community safety process

16 January 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 11 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 16 January, the nineth time the NZPFU has taken strike action.

Strike period safety warning - NZPFU declines request to agree community safety process icon

Strike period safety warning - NZPFU declines request to agree community safety process

16 January 2026 | Announcements

NZPFU declines to agree to a community safety; process during strikes - public warned to be extra careful during today's one hour strike at midday.

Extreme caution needed as more districts see fire danger spiking icon

Extreme caution needed as more districts see fire danger spiking

10 January 2026 | Announcements

Updated weather forecasts now include Mid-South Canterbury and Otago, with parts of both districts set to experience extreme fire risk conditions this weekend.

Otago fire risk will spike due to gales and heat icon

Otago fire risk will spike due to gales and heat

9 January 2026 | Announcements

Otago’s fire risk is expected to rise sharply over the next few days and people should avoid lighting any outdoor fires.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 22 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 22 incidents during today’s strike

9 January 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 9 January, the eighth time the NZPFU has taken strike action.

Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care icon

Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care

8 January 2026 | Announcements

Starting tomorrow, the temperature is heating up across the Hawke’s Bay, particularly in the Ahuriri Heretaunga, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Northern Tararua areas

Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days icon

Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days

8 January 2026 | Announcements

This weekend many parts of the country will be experiencing elevated fire danger conditions, and people are being urged to take extra care.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

2 January 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the NZPFU.