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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Planning and advice for rural businesses

Found in: Farms and rural businesses | Fire safety checklists and planning

If you live or work on a rural property or rural business, there are specific things you should do to prepare for the possibility of a fire emergency.

Port Hills Update #11

News and media|16 February 2024

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

Parks, Forests and Rural Land

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

If you use rural land for leisure and recreation, you need to be aware of the risks of fires in forests, parks and rural areas.

Annual Report 2018 - 2019
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Annual Report. For the year ended 30 June 2019.

New Zealand Wildfire Summary

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Wildfire resources

The New Zealand Wildfire Summary report looks at wildfire incidents in New Zealand over an annual period to provide learnings for future wildfire seasons and to help target local risk reduction initiatives.

Lewis Pass Road fire update #2

News and media|15 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui.

Indoor fires and heaters

Found in: Home fire safety | Home fire hazards

Did you know that one in six house fires start in the bedroom?

Waipoua River fire update #2

News and media|27 February 2025

Eight helicopters, five heavy machinery and around 50 firefighters are back fighting the Waipoua River fire today.