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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Fire and Emergency campaign to raise awareness about lithium-ion battery fires

News and media|2 October 2023

Lithium-ion battery fires are increasing globally and here in Aotearoa, and people need to know the risks and what to do if their device catches fire.

Restricted fire season for Taranaki District

News and media|21 January 2022

All of the Taranaki District has moved to a restricted fire season as of 8am Friday 21 January.

Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated

News and media|31 December 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated past and present firefighters from Kaiwaka, Opotiki, Kaikohe, Westport and Ohakune who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list released today.

Hawke’s Bay fireworks ban extended until end of April

News and media|28 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extending its ban on fireworks and sky lanterns in Hawke’s Bay until Wednesday 30 April, 2025.

Congratulations to our six recipients of Royal Honours

News and media|31 December 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated six firefighters and support personnel from Blenheim, Porirua, Waipawa, Ngaruawahia, Mapua and Omarama who have been recognised in the 2022 New Year’s Honours list released today.

Check the forecast before you light - Canterbury

News and media|17 September 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants Cantabrians to think about the weather if they are planning to burn this spring.

Southern coast of Wairarapa goes into restricted fire season

News and media|2 December 2024

The Wairarapa southern coastal zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Monday 2 December, until further notice.

Practising fire safety with water-damaged battery powered devices

News and media|20 February 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people in the Hawke’s Bay to remain vigilant and practise fire safety after a power outage or if your battery powered devices have been damaged by floodwater.