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

Search results for Fire season

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Final update - Kirwee fire

News and media|9 February 2024

Firefighters expect to have the fire at Kirwee extinguished this afternoon, with the plan to hand the site back to the landowners when this milestone is achieved.

When Wildfire Threatens

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety

High fire danger forecast for next week

News and media|4 February 2024

Fire and Emergency is urging the public to be cautious next week with high and extreme fire danger expected for many areas.

Port Hills Update #11

News and media|16 February 2024

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

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.

Planning and advice for rural businesses

Found in: Farms and rural businesses | Fire safety checklists and planning

If you live or work on a rural property or rural business, there are specific things you should do to prepare for the possibility of a fire emergency.

Winter fire safety

Every year, as temperatures drop, we see a significant increase in the number of house fires. Winter brings a unique set of fire dangers that you need to be aware of. Follow these fire simple safety tips to help keep you, your whanau or flatmates safe, no matter the season.

Waipoua River fire update #2

News and media|27 February 2025

Eight helicopters, five heavy machinery and around 50 firefighters are back fighting the Waipoua River fire today.