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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News and media

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

26 August 2026 | Announcements

People urged to be extra careful about fire during NZPFU strike on Wednesday.

Investment in New West Coast Emergency Management Hub will Strengthen Community Resilience icon

Investment in New West Coast Emergency Management Hub will Strengthen Community Resilience

24 August 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is converting a building beside the Greymouth Fire Station into an Emergency Management Hub.

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

21 August 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 15 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 21 August

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

20 August 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful with fire safety tomorrow during NZPFU one hour strike

Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today’s strike

19 August 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents, eight in areas impacted by today's NZPFU strike.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

18 August 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful with fire safety tomorrow during NZPFU one hour strike

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Firefighters working to extinguish fire at Botany Downs

16 August 2026 | Announcements

Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in an air-conditioning unit on the roof of a building attached to the shopping mall at Botany Downs.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

14 August 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 14 August