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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Lake Ōhau wildfire investigation completed

News and media|18 November 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today published two reports into the Lake Ōhau fire of 4 October 2020; the Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and the Lake Ōhau Operational Review.

Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and Operational Review

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received the first 111 call for the Lake Ōhau fire around 3am on 4 October 2020.

Fire and Emergency King's Birthday honours recipients congratulated

News and media|5 June 2023

Fire and Emergency has recognised the five firefighters and support personnel who received Queen’s Service Medals today.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand severe weather and vegetation fires update

News and media|21 October 2025

Kaikoura fires update.

Fire and Emergency NZ releases Independent Review of Tasman Fires

News and media|30 October 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today released the Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) Independent Operational Review of its management of last summer’s Tasman fires.

Fireworks and bonfires start multiple fires across NZ

News and media|1 January 2023

Firefighters have been responding to fires started by fireworks across the country since about 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve.

2024 Port Hills Fire Investigation Report and Operational Review

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Just after 2pm on 14 February 2024 Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a vegetation fire near Worsleys Road on the Christchurch Port Hills.

Tasman Fires Operational Review and Action Plan

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire and Emergency New Zealand developed the Tasman Fires Action Plan in response to the lessons and opportunities identified in the independent report into the Tasman fires.