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 New Zealand reminds public of restricted fire season in Inland Buller and Grey zones

News and media|12 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people the Inland Buller and Grey zones remain in a restricted fire season.

Change in fire season for Hawke’s Bay

News and media|31 May 2021

Hawke’s Bay is now in an open fire season.

Auckland weather update #5

News and media|28 January 2023

Fire and Emergency is working through the backlog of less urgent 111 calls from last night, contacting callers to see whether they still need assistance this morning.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #7

News and media|9 November 2025

The air attack on the Tongariro National Park fire will continue until twilight, when aircraft will be grounded for the night.

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New first response unit in Benneydale to boost emergency care

News and media|24 March 2026

A new first response unit in Benneydale will enhance emergency medical response for the local community and surrounding area, providing faster treatment in critical situations and protecting more lives.

New Zealand firefighters deploy to Victoria

News and media|19 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent 22 firefighters to Victoria today, following a formal request from Emergency Management Victoria.