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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Practising Fire Safety During a Power Outage

News and media|13 February 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people across the North Island to remain vigilant and practise fire safety during a power outage.

Open air fire rules

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Restricted fire season for Gisborne and surrounding areas

News and media|16 December 2025

The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Tuesday 16 December, until further notice.

Kitchen fire prompts reminder to never leave cooking unattended

News and media|16 October 2020

A Tawa resident had a close call last night (Thursday 15 October) when their house filled with smoke after a pot caught fire when it was left unattended on the stove.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports Part 5
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Information Request (OIA) Atawhai /Walters Bluff Fire Investigation Report part 1

Maraekakaho plans ahead

News and media|10 May 2024

In 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle brought on widespread flooding throughout the Hawke’s Bay, impacting thousands of people across the region.

Food without fire; Fire and Emergency NZ releases recipes for Kiwis under the influence

News and media|2 December 2022

Fire and Emergency’s new campaign, You’re Cooked, aims to help Aotearoa’s under the influence chefs make late-night food, without causing a fire or hurting themselves.