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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Restricted fire season for Dunedin and Clutha

News and media|22 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Dunedin and Clutha areas, from 8am Thursday 23 January, until further notice.

Port Hills fire update #19

News and media|19 February 2024

Drone crews have identified 17 more hotspots at the Port Hills fire, meaning there are now 40 hotspots that firefighters are actively working to extinguish today.

Fire and Emergency says strike action compromises public safety

News and media|28 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says people must be extra careful with fire safety as the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union undertakes another one-hour strike today.

Owners of older top loader Samsung washing machines urged to check serial numbers after fire

News and media|13 October 2023

Owners of four top loader Samsung washing machines manufactured more than a decade ago are being encouraged to double-check their serial number after a fire at a home in Auckland.

Fireworks ban for parts of Southland District

News and media|5 November 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks for parts of the Southland District for the next two weeks.

Remember fire safety in your COVID-19 preparations

News and media|25 March 2020

Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to think about fire safety as they self-isolate to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Restricted Fire Season for most of the Hawke’s Bay District

News and media|3 November 2025

Much of the Hawke’s Bay District will move into a restricted fire season from midday 4 November until further notice.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

News and media|31 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated five firefighters from Prebbleton, Papamoa, Ōtāne, Whangārei and Mataura who have been recognised in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List released today.