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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Consultation on your local fire plan

News and media|17 May 2021

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #11

News and media|4 November 2022

The fire at Pegasus Beach remains contained within its perimeter.
Incident Controller, Graeme Knight says the Tūhaitara Coastal Park is now closed until further notice, including access to the beach.

What to do in a house fire

Found in: Home fire safety | In the event of a fire

If there's a fire in your house, you'll have around 3 minutes to get out before the fire becomes unsurvivable. Learn how to escape a fire emergency.

Wellington District moves to an open fire season

News and media|16 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington District will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 8am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice.

Vulnerability and the translation of safety knowledge - report #25 (2002)
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Canterbury District moves to Open Fire Season

News and media|20 March 2023

Fire and Emergency is relaxing restrictions on outdoor fires in its Canterbury District from today (Monday 20 March).

Southland moves back to open fire season

News and media|26 January 2024

Rain across the Southland District has seen a decrease in fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the area back to an open fire season.

Safety, Health and Wellbeing Evidence Brief - report #210 [2023]
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Summary of research on systems and processes for safety, health, and wellbeing at Fire and Emergency