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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New Zealand Wildfire Summary

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Wildfire resources

The New Zealand Wildfire Summary report looks at wildfire incidents in New Zealand over an annual period to provide learnings for future wildfire seasons and to help target local risk reduction initiatives.

Lifetime of a building

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

The following outlines ten main stages when considering the overall building life cycle in the context of fire safety.

24 new career firefighters join Fire and Emergency New Zealand

News and media|27 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed 24 new career firefighters at their graduation ceremony at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Rotorua.

Specialised safety devices

Found in: Home fire safety

Restricted fire season for Marlborough District

News and media|14 December 2023

The Marlborough District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Thursday 14 December, until further notice.

Fire hazards in your community

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Councils and community responsibilities

An overgrown, unkempt section is not just an eyesore, it can also be a fire hazard. Here are some tips for keeping your section tidy and fire safe.

Prohibited Fire Season declared in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu

News and media|7 February 2020

Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu regions are now in a prohibited fire season.

Hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown

News and media|31 March 2020

"I know we all want to get odd jobs done and clean up while we have more time at home but please do not burn unnecessary fires such as household rubbish or garden waste.