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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Cook safely with hāngī, umu, and lovo this Christmas

News and media|22 December 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to safely use cultural cooking methods over the summer.

Open season for Wairoa

News and media|29 March 2021

Wairoa is now in an open fire season.

Serious fire risk across South Island this weekend

News and media|17 February 2023

People in the South Island are being encouraged to assist Fire and Emergency by reducing the risk of sparking an unwanted fire this weekend.

Waiharara Fire investigation report released

News and media|5 December 2022

Fire and Emergency has released its findings today into the cause of a major fire incident at Waiharara in December 2021.

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.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand severe weather and vegetation fires update

News and media|21 October 2025

Kaikoura fires update.

Fire and Emergency NZ bans fireworks and sky lanterns in Canterbury

News and media|9 February 2024

Fireworks and sky lanterns are banned across Canterbury and Kaikōura from 8am Friday 9 February until further notice.

Fire and Emergency warns against complacency this long weekend

News and media|24 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning against complacency this long weekend.