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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Christchurch industrial fire update #2

News and media|7 April 2025

The fire in the industrial building in Bromley, Christchurch, has been contained to the building of origin and has not spread to any surround buildings.

Batteries and electronics

Found in: Home fire safety | Home fire hazards

Chances are, you've got dozens of appliances scattered around your home.

Firefighters working to extinguish fuel tanker fire on the Kapiti Coast

News and media|9 September 2026

Fire trucks from multiple brigades are responding to a fuel tanker on fire on the Peka Peka Expressway just south of the Otaki River, on the Kapiti coast.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire update #3

News and media|4 February 2024

Firefighters have made good progress suppressing a fire at an Otahuhu scrap yard, and the number of crews, trucks and specialist appliances have been scaled back.

Auckland Hillside Road recycling plant fire update #4

News and media|25 April 2025

Fire crews are today back working at the large fire which started at a recycling plant on Hillside Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland around 5.30pm last night.

Firefighters make “really good save” in fuel tanker fire

News and media|9 September 2026

A fire involving a fuel tanker on the Peka Peka Expressway this morning has been contained to the cab of the vehicle and its tractor unit.

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.