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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New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Chatham Islands

News and media|18 November 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce two new appointments to its local advisory committee in the Chatham Islands.

Wildfire risk remains high in parts of rural Canterbury

News and media|11 April 2024

While much of the South Island is on alert for flooding, Fire and Emergency is reminding Cantabrians that parts of their region are still at risk from wildfires and urging people in rural areas to stay vigilant.

Stark warning as people burned removing flaming material from homes

News and media|1 August 2025

Three instances of people attempting to remove flaming objects from their homes is prompting a stark warning from firefighters.

11,800 committed people driven to serve others

News and media|16 June 2025

National Commander Kerry Gregory says Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s gratitude and respect for its more than 11,800 volunteers extends throughout the whole year.

Switch off before you walk off

News and media|18 April 2020

Unattended cooking is the biggest cause of house fires in New Zealand – a fire risk that is higher than ever under the COVID-19 lockdown.

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.

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful

News and media|2 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns to remain extra careful when members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) undertake a one-hour strike today.

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful

News and media|26 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns to remain extra careful when members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) undertake a one-hour strike today.