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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Climate change and wildfire risk

Found in: About Us | Our commitments

Outdoor fires restricted in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

News and media|15 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 16 January until further notice.

Bridge Hill/Castle Hill fire update # 8

News and media|6 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has made good progress containing and controlling the 980-hectare vegetation fire at Castle Hill in the Canterbury foothills.

Fire restrictions eased in Hawke's Bay

News and media|20 January 2026

Rain and cooler temperatures have eased the fire risk in parts of Hawke's Bay, which has enabled Fire and Emergency New Zealand to reduce restrictions on open air fires in some places and remove them in others.

Fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury

News and media|27 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the entire Canterbury District back into an open fire season as of 8am Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Rain not enough to change fire danger

News and media|25 February 2020

Rain over the weekend has not changed the fire danger levels across the country, warns Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Sky lanterns

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Recreational and cultural fires

Sky lanterns (or Chinese lanterns) pose a significant fire risk, especially when released. Read up on the risk of sky lanterns before lighting one.

Tahanga Road, Far North vegetation fire update

News and media|14 February 2022

Firefighters are fighting a vegetation fire on Tahanga Road, Lake Ohia, in the Far North which broke out shortly before 1pm today.