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.

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Emergency Alerts

18 March 2026 | STAY INSIDE notice

Restricted fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone

25 Poutūterangi 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency is moving the Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone into a restricted fire season at 8am today, Wednesday 25 March, until further notice.

New first response unit in Benneydale to boost emergency care

24 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

A new Fire and Emergency New Zealand first response unit in Benneydale will enhance emergency medical response for the local community and surrounding area.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike

23 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

Nineteen incidents during today's strike.

Clutha Valley Brigade to become a First Responder Unit

23 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

Clutha Valley Brigade will become a First Responder Unit, providing a swifter response to medical emergencies in their local community.

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

20 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 20 March

North Waikato moves to restricted fire season

19 Poutūterangi 2026 | Fire Season Updates

North Waikato moves to a restricted fire season from 19 March.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today’s strike

16 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

Ten incidents during today's NZPFU strike

Total fire ban in response to escalating risk in parts of Nelson and Tasman Districts

15 Poutūterangi 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will enforce bans and restrictions on outdoor fires in much of Nelson-Tasman from tomorrow due to the escalating fire risk.