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

Your community responsibility

Whether you have a small urban home or a large private forest, it's important you do your part to keep visitors and neighbours safe.

E wātea ana tēnei whārangi ki te reo Māori
Tirohia ki te reo Māori

Discuss fire safety with neighbours

It's a good idea to discuss fire safety with your neighbours and to share contact details so you can act if there's an emergency. They will call 111 and notify Fire and Emergency New Zealand if they spot a fire on your property, and vice versa.

You should also ensure visitors to your home know your 3-Step Escape plan and understand what to do in an emergency.

Urban-rural interface

Properties (residential, industrial or agricultural) that are next to vegetation, whether it's forest, scrubland, or in a rural setting, are considered to be on the 'urban-rural interface'.

If you live or own property on the urban–rural interface, you have a responsibility to manage the risk of fire on your property, and of fire spreading beyond your property.

These pages will help you ensure you are meeting that responsibility:

Protect your community from wildfire

Create a personalised plan