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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Access to the property for emergency services

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Protect your home from outdoor fires

Emergency services can only help you if they can get to you. Here are some tips to ensure that we will be able to reach you in a crisis.

Prohibited fire season for Northland

News and media|11 March 2022

All of the Northland Fire District will enter a prohibited fire season at 8am today (Friday 11 March).

Wellington District moves to prohibited fire season

News and media|27 February 2024

The Wellington District moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Wednesday 28 February until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Gisborne / Tairāwhiti

News and media|23 December 2020

Gisborne / Tairāwhiti is now in a restricted fire season (as at 8.30am Wednesday 23 December).

Open fire season for Hawke's Bay

News and media|28 February 2022

Mahia Peninsula, Wairoa Coastal Strip, Tararua, Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Hastings will join the rest of the Hawke’s Bay District in an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 1 March 2022.

Lithium-ion Battery Safety

Found in: Fire safety campaign resources

Volunteer for us

Found in: Work or Volunteer with us

Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to contribute to your community, almost anybody can volunteer for Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Different fire seasons in Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|27 January 2023

Farmers and others in Mid South Canterbury wanting to light fires in the open should check the fire season status first, as the situation varies depending on where they are.