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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Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update - 23 October 1pm

News and media|23 October 2025

Weather callouts Between 7.40am and 1pm on Thursday, Fire and Emergency responded to 264 weather-related callouts.

Lewis Pass Road fire update #2

News and media|15 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui.

Waikato wetland fire update #5

News and media|22 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working to battle a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands since 7am this morning, as well as on Monday afternoon.

Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #1

News and media|12 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been responding to a small number of 111 calls for assistance as a result of the weather across parts of the North Island.

Waikato wetland fire update #4

News and media|22 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to battle a large vegetation fire in scrub and wetlands near Meremere in North Waikato.

Waikato wetland fire update #2

News and media|21 October 2024

The ground and air response to a scrub fire burning in swampland off Island Block Road, near Meremere in North Waikato has been stood down for the night.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #4

News and media|10 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to battle the vegetation fire in Whangārei today.

Waikato fire burning through wetland

News and media|21 October 2024

A 20 hectare scrub fire is burning in swampland off Island Block Road, Waikato this afternoon.