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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Charleston gets home fire safety advice

News and media|4 February 2021

Charleston residents have been learning about the fire risks they face at home, and how to prepare for them.

Lake Ōhau wildfire investigation completed

News and media|18 November 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today published two reports into the Lake Ōhau fire of 4 October 2020; the Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and the Lake Ōhau Operational Review.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand specialist teams in Nelson to support community

News and media|11 July 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed an eight-person specialist water rescue team from Christchurch to Nelson in advance of more heavy rain warnings.

The threat of rural fire

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Protect your home from outdoor fires

Protect your home with Wildfire Safer Housing Guide | Urban–Rural Interface | Community responsibility to the threat of rural fire

New members for Local Advisory Committees

News and media|11 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is pleased to announce appointments to our Chatham Islands and Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committees.

Fire and fireworks restrictions lifted in parts of Otago

News and media|31 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in some parts of Otago from 8am on Monday 31 March, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand to assist in NSW flood response

News and media|25 May 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will send six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales.

Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

News and media|9 February 2024

The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.