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 for Waikato

News and media|3 February 2021

The Waikato district will move to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 3 February.

Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days

News and media|8 January 2026

After a wet holiday period for many of us, summer has finally returned to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Fire and Emergency urges caution following fire near Nelson

News and media|13 December 2023

Fire and Emergency is reminding people to be very careful with their fire activity following a fire near Nelson on Tuesday.

Te Mata Peak fire started by fireworks

News and media|5 November 2022

Fireworks were the cause of a significant vegetation fire at Te Mata peak last night, Fire and Emergency confirms.

Fire ban lifted in parts of Otago

News and media|15 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Otago Central, Naseby and Lakes zones into a restricted fire season as of 8am on Wednesday 15 April, until further notice.

Maintain fire awareness at work

News and media|21 August 2020

Fire and Emergency are reminding Kiwis to be firewise when they are at work.

Fire restrictions in Bay of Plenty to ease

News and media|11 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is lifting fire restrictions in the Bay of Plenty from 6am on Saturday 12 April.

Restricted fire season for Southland

News and media|12 January 2023

A restricted fire season is now in place for Southland, as at 7am this morning (12 January).