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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Prohibited fire season declared in Manawatū

News and media|11 Huitanguru 2020

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Manawatū, Rangitikei and Palmerston North districts.

Fire and Emergency says be firewise in Otago this weekend

News and media|20 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2020

Fire and Emergency is expecting seasonal winds across Otago this weekend to increase the fire danger to very high.

Be fire safe in caravans and sleep outs

News and media|15 Paengawhāwhā 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people living in caravans, campervans, garages and sleep outs to take extra care to be fire safe.

Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period

News and media|20 Hakihea 2023

A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.

Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care

News and media|8 Kohitātea 2026

Starting tomorrow, the temperature is heating up across the Hawke’s Bay, particularly in the Ahuriri Heretaunga, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Northern Tararua areas.

Total Fire Ban declared in Hawke’s Bay

News and media|10 Huitanguru 2020

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Hawke’s Bay.

Kerry Gregory confirmed as Chief Executive for a further two years

News and media|28 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024

The Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce the reappointment of Kerry Gregory as Chief Executive for a further two years, from 1 July 2025 through until 30 June 2027.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

News and media|1 Hakihea 2022

The Hauraki Gulf will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 01 December, until further notice.