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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Wildfire Readiness and Prevention: Spot The Signs, Stop Wildfire

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Fire and Emergency New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

News and media|30 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Tikokino, Mapua, Blenheim, Porirua, Te Akau, and Omarama were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today.

King's Birthday Honours recipients recognised

News and media|15 September 2026

Four Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from Auckland, Dunedin, Ōmokoroa, and Richmond were presented with King's Birthday Honours by the Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Wellington today.

Prepare your draft evacuation scheme

Found in: Building fire safety | Evacuation Schemes and procedures

Boat safety

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

Boats are a big part of the traditional Kiwi summer.

Congratulations to our six recipients of Royal Honours

News and media|31 December 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated six firefighters and support personnel from Blenheim, Porirua, Waipawa, Ngaruawahia, Mapua and Omarama who have been recognised in the 2022 New Year’s Honours list released today.

Regulations for evacuation schemes

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New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

News and media|6 May 2022

Fire and Emergency people from Kumeu, Kawakawa, Murchison, Clinton, and Ruatōria were presented with their Royal Honours at Government House today.