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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Smoke advisory for fire in Waiuku

News and media|25 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland last night just before 11pm.

Canterbury Fires update #11

News and media|22 January 2024

Fire and Emergency crews will continue to monitor the fire ground at the Waimakariri River bed near Swannanoa today.

Encouraging fire safety ownership effective methods for working with at risk rural communities - Report #113 (2011)
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This Southland-based research was designed to improve fire safety outcomes for rural
communities with a particular vulnerability to fire.

Firefighters tackling large factory fire in Ōtāhuhu

News and media|1 November 2024

Fire and Emergency is responding to a large factory fire in Ōtāhuhu.

Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin

News and media|1 September 2023

A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated and one block remains cordoned off while Fire and Emergency crews continue making checks.

South Auckland Scrap Metal Fire final update

News and media|1 June 2023

The fire at the scrap metal yard on James Fletcher Drive in Favona, Auckland, is now out.

Risk reduction strategy 2019-2029
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Reducing risk to make our communities safer

Tongariro Forest Park Fire Update #1

News and media|8 November 2025

Firefighters supported by helicopters are tackling a large vegetation fire in the Tongariro Forest Park, which is covering an estimated 50 hectares.