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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Be fire safe this winter

10 June 2021 | Announcements

As the heaters come out and fireplaces are lit, Fire and Emergency encourages everyone to be fire safe during these cooler months.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 19

8 June 2021 | Ignite Magazine

Ignite represents the voices of the people across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life, the environment and property in their communities.

Fire and Emergency personnel honoured

7 June 2021 | Announcements

Five Fire and Emergency personnel have been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Open Fire Season for Marlborough South and Kaikoura

2 June 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Marlborough South and Kaikoura are moving to an open fire season from 8 am on Wednesday 2 June 2021.

Change in fire season for Hawke’s Bay

31 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Hawke’s Bay is now in an open fire season as of 8 am on Monday 31 May.

Open fire season for Canterbury

20 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Canterbury is now in an open fire season. The change came into effect from 8.00am today (Thursday 20 May).

Care still required during Open Fire Season in Otago

17 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Otago District has moved to an open fire season today (Monday 17 May)

Consultation on your local fire plan

17 May 2021 | Announcements

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.