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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Restricted fire season revoked for coastal Waitaki

News and media|10 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in coastal Waitaki from 8am Saturday 11 May, until further notice.

Waitangi Bridge ship fire update #2

News and media|4 June 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have brought the fire on The Tui in Paihia under control this morning.

Change in fire season status for Canterbury

News and media|22 January 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand are updated its fire season for Canterbury.

KPMG Independent Assessment of the Behaviour and Conduct Office
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s (FENZ) interim Behaviour and Conduct Office (BCO) has been providing oversight and coordination of complaints.

Change in fire season for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts

News and media|30 March 2020

The fire seasons for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts will change from prohibited to restricted effective from 8am this morning (Monday 30 March).

Fire Plans Public Consultation Now Open

News and media|15 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened public consultation on its Fire Plans.

Outdoor fires restricted in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

News and media|15 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 16 January until further notice.

Getting the best results for Fire and Emergency training programmes

News and media|2 October 2023

Te Pūkenga is working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to enhance quality assurance and professional development within its assessment regime.