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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Change in fire seasons for Auckland

News and media|29 November 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating the fire seasons for Auckland.

Outdoor fires to be restricted in Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|10 December 2024

Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury districts are both moving to restricted fire seasons at 1am on Wednesday 11 December until further notice.

Westland joins Buller and Grey Districts in restricted fire season

News and media|13 January 2023

Westland District has joined the rest of the West Coast in a restricted fire season as at 08:00 this morning (13 January)

Manawatu rural areas move to restricted fire season from Wednesday

News and media|24 February 2021

The Rangitikei, Manawatu and Palmerston North rural districts will move from an open fire season to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 24 February.

Waipoua River fire update #5

News and media|28 February 2025

There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight.

Pumicelands now in restricted fire season

News and media|17 December 2020

Pumicelands is now in a restricted fire season.

Fire and Emergency campaign to raise awareness about lithium-ion battery fires

News and media|2 October 2023

Lithium-ion battery fires are increasing globally and here in Aotearoa, and people need to know the risks and what to do if their device catches fire.

Restricted fire season for Marlborough and Kaikoura

News and media|24 December 2020

A restricted fire season is now in place across Marlborough and Kaikoura. The change in fire season came into effect 8am Thursday 24 December.