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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Fire and Emergency celebrates International Women’s Day, as its trial bootcamp designed to attract more women comes to a close

News and media|8 March 2019

Women in Fire and Emergency NZ are celebrating International Women’s Day today around the country with collaborative events alongside NZ Police and St John Ambulance.

Small forest management

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Farms and rural businesses

Owners/managers of forests are responsible for reducing the risk of fire that can threaten their investment.

New members for Local Advisory Committees

News and media|11 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is pleased to announce appointments to our Chatham Islands and Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committees.

Fireworks and sky lanterns banned in Wellington District

News and media|9 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks and sky lanterns for the Wellington District, including the Wairarapa, until further notice.

Parts of Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season

News and media|17 February 2024

The Coastal, Waimea and Nelson North zones in Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season from 6am on Saturday 17 February, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency accepts fleet inquiry findings and apologises for shortcomings

News and media|16 September 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has acknowledged significant shortcomings identified by the Governance and Administration Committee's inquiry into fleet management and is committed to transparent action in response.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #9

News and media|9 November 2025

Firefighting has been suspended overnight on the Tongariro fire, with Fire and Emergency keeping crews on duty to monitor the fire.

Fire and Emergency NZ declares a prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

News and media|1 December 2023

The Hauraki Gulf Islands enter a prohibited fire season from 1 December, until further notice.