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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Volatile wildfire conditions in the Mackenzie Basin

News and media|8 January 2024

People living in semi-rural areas in the Mackenzie Basin should take yesterday’s fire near Lake Ōhau as a warning about how quickly fire can spread and threaten homes, the area’s most senior Fire and Emergency officer says.

Fireworks warning with fire danger elevated this weekend

News and media|8 November 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning of increased fire danger in parts of the country for those planning to use fireworks this weekend.

Fire and Emergency crews continue to offer support in Wairoa

News and media|27 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Specialist Water Rescue teams remain in Wairoa today assisting with recovery efforts following yesterday’s severe weather event.

Check It’s Alright before you light fireworks this Guy Fawkes

News and media|31 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to take greater care with fireworks this year.

Increased fire risk for Hawke's Bay

News and media|28 August 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking Hawke’s Bay farmers to think twice before undertaking burn-offs.

Safely cooking hāngī, umu, braai or lovo this holiday season

News and media|22 December 2022

This holiday season Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people using cultural cooking methods such as hāngī, umu, braai or lovo to make sure you’re cooking safely.

Building and designing for fire safety

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Guidelines around designing and building property to ensure it is fire safe.

Growing spotlight on large animal rescue

News and media|24 March 2022

A small group of dedicated people has been working hard to create practical and effective ways to improve how we respond to large animal rescue.