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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Older people are more likely to die in a house fire this winter – check they are fire safe today

News and media|12 June 2025

More than half of the fatalities in house fires in the last five years were people over 60, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.

Specialised safety devices

Found in: Home fire safety

Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade

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This is a volunteer station.

Rural Hawkes Bay moves to restricted fire season from Monday

News and media|12 October 2020

Rural Hawkes Bay will move to a restricted fire season on Monday 12 October.

Restricted fire season for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

News and media|13 September 2023

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 14 September until further notice.

Annual Report 2018 - 2019
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Annual Report. For the year ended 30 June 2019.

Fire and Emergency’s top tips for staying fire safe this winter

News and media|29 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has some simple steps to keep people safe from fire as the temperature drops.

Learning from home resources

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This section contains fire safety information and activities for home educators.