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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Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

News and media|10 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to be extra cautious during their Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.

Neighbourhood Support New Zealand Signs Relationship Agreement with Fire and Emergency New Zealand

News and media|19 October 2020

Our communities were made even safer today with the signing of a Relationship Agreement between Neighbourhood Support New Zealand and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Fire restrictions for Mackenzie Basin

News and media|14 December 2023

Fire restrictions are being put in place for the Mackenzie Basin as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

Be safe with fire as we come in to summer

News and media|22 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is urging people in Marlborough to be safe and responsible with fire as we come into summer.

Fire and Emergency welcomes home first deployment from North American wildfires

News and media|29 August 2026

The first contingent of New Zealanders deployed to North America to help manage wildfires has returned home today.

Safely cooking hāngī, umu, braai or lovo this holiday season

News and media|22 December 2022

This holiday season Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people using cultural cooking methods such as hāngī, umu, braai or lovo to make sure you’re cooking safely.

December spike in Hawke's Bay vegetation fires

News and media|10 January 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is encouraging people in Hawke’s Bay to take extra care when burning rubbish or slash piles.

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.