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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Strong winds raise the risk of fires icon

Strong winds raise the risk of fires

20 September 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people not to light outdoor fires in areas covered by this weekend's strong wind warnings.

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25 new career firefighters join the Fire and Emergency New Zealand team

18 September 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomed 25 new career firefighters at a graduation ceremony in Rotorua today.

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King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

17 September 2025 | Announcements

King’s Birthday Honours presented today

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44 Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel recognised with international award

5 September 2025 | Announcements

The New South Wales State Emergency Service has issued a Commissioner’s Unit Citation for our personnels' actions during the 2022 Flood Response.

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Canterbury Local Advisory Committee appointed

17 July 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight inaugural members of the new Canterbury Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

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Wellington Local Advisory Committee appointed

17 July 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the seven inaugural members of Wellington’s new Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand specialist teams in Nelson to support community

11 July 2025 | Announcements

A specialist water rescue team and a wide area damage assessment team have been deployed to Nelson to support response to expected severe weather

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Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough Flooding Update #1

27 June 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is supporting Civil Defence in both Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough in the response to widespread flooding across the top of the South Island.