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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Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone

News and media|14 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February, until further notice.

Celebrate safely this Lunar New Year

News and media|20 January 2023

Fire and Emergency is encouraging people celebrating Lunar New Year to be extra vigilant if they plan on lighting lanterns and fireworks this weekend.

Outdoor fire restrictions lifted in Taranaki

News and media|2 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on open air fires in Taranaki from 8am on Wednesday 2 April, until further notice.

Outdoor fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury

News and media|24 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will lift restrictions on outdoor fires for Canterbury at 8am on Wednesday 26 March until further notice.

Outdoor fires banned in coastal Wairarapa from Friday

News and media|12 December 2024

Open air fires will be prohibited in around half of Wairarapa from 8am on Friday 13 December until further notice.

Strong winds increase fire danger for Canterbury

News and media|19 January 2021

Fire and Emergency is currently at two fires in Canterbury, one at Cass Bay and the other at Loburn.

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.

Be fire safe when holidaying this summer

News and media|21 December 2020

If you’re going away for the summer holidays, Fire and Emergency want you to stay fire safe.