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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Fire and Emergency New Zealand proposes restructure to build modern and effective emergency service icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand proposes restructure to build modern and effective emergency service

12 November 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand announces staff consultation on proposed restructure

Pause and Plan before Burning Storm Debris icon

Pause and Plan before Burning Storm Debris

30 October 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is asking farmers and lifestyle block owners in Otago and Southland to pause and plan before starting to burn debris from last week's storm.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update 2 - 23 October 6pm icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update 2 - 23 October 6pm

23 October 2025 | Announcements

Update on severe weather events and fires across New Zealand

Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island icon

Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island

22 October 2025 | Announcements

A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk.

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Delay all outdoor fires this week

21 October 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to delay any outdoor fires they have planned from this week through until the end of Labour Day.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand severe weather and vegetation fires update

21 October 2025 | Announcements

An update on severe weather and vegetation fires across New Zealand today

Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today’s strike

17 October 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents during the time of the strike action by members of the NZPFU.

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Celebrating 30 years of USAR

15 October 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is celebrating 30 years since the establishment of its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capability.