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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South Marlborough moving to restricted fire season

News and media|10 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Marlborough South area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Thursday 11 December, until further notice.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3

News and media|8 November 2025

The fire burning in the Tongariro National Park has grown to an estimated 400 hectares.

Rural property checklist

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.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #2

News and media|9 January 2025

Fire and Emergency was alerted to the fire in Whangārei at approximately 12.30pm this afternoon.

Prohibited fire season revoked in Wairarapa

News and media|7 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season put in place in Wairarapa last month, which banned outdoor fires in the area.

Fire season changes for Auckland mainland and parts of Hauraki Gulf

News and media|25 March 2024

The Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland mainland will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 9am on Monday 25 March 2024, until further notice.

Black Jack Fire Update #10

News and media|14 January 2025

Firefighters will return to the Black Jack fireground near Kuaotunu on the Coromandel Peninsula tomorrow to continue extinguishing the vegetation fire that began on Saturday.

Hot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Southland

News and media|4 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland District into a restricted fire season from 8am, Tuesday 4 February until further notice.