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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Public urged to check historic burn sites ahead of strong wind warnings this Easter

News and media|9 April 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people to check any old burn sites are fully extinguished so they do not reignite with the strong winds forecast for this long Easter weekend.

Waiharara Wildfire Investigation Report

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

The wildfire at Waiharara in the Far North a year ago was devastating for the local community, and hugely destructive of a nearby wetland area.

Smoke alarm saves a life in Christchurch

News and media|22 January 2025

A smoke alarm has saved a person’s life in a house fire in Christchurch in the early hours of Monday morning.

Port Hills update #13

News and media|16 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to stay away from the Port Hills area for their recreational activities this weekend.

Make sure your home is fire safe this daylight saving weekend

News and media|27 September 2024

This daylight saving weekend, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding everyone to clean and check their smoke alarms and ensure they have a three-step escape plan in place.

Update on hazardous substances incident in Tuakau

News and media|21 July 2026

Firefighters will shortly be demobilising from Tuakau, where Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been responding to a hazardous substances incident tonight.

Vegetation fire along Bay of Plenty train track now contained

News and media|30 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls to a large vegetation fire burning along the railway line by Wainui South Road, Whakamarama in Western Bay of Plenty at 12.40 today.

Otago Heavy Rainfall Update #1

News and media|4 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to flood-related calls in and around Dunedin, with coastal Otago remaining under a red warning for continued heavy rain today.