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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Open air fires - rules and permits

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Fire seasons, fire danger and permits

Check the forecast before you light - Canterbury

News and media|17 September 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants Cantabrians to think about the weather if they are planning to burn this spring.

All of Hawke’s Bay now in open fire season

News and media|28 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will revoke the restricted fire season in all of Hawke’s Bay at 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 April, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency Drone Teams deployed to the West Coast

News and media|5 December 2019

A drone team of three from Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently carrying out a Rapid Assessment of the impact heavy rain is having on the West Coast.

Glen Innes building fire update #1

News and media|8 May 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a fire at Mayfair Place in Glen Innes, Auckland at approximately 7am this morning.

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.

Official Information Act (OIA) Requests

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How to make a request for informationPeople in New Zealand can request government information (official information) and can expect it to be made available unless there is a good reason to withhold it.

Smoke visible from controlled burn at Bottle Lake Forest Park in Christchurch

News and media|7 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is advising the public of large, controlled burns being undertaken beside Bottle Lake Forest Park in Christchurch.