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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Cyclone Gabrielle Update #6

News and media|13 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk tonight, as they respond to a surge in calls from an ever-widening area of the North Island.

Waipoua River fire update #5

News and media|28 February 2025

There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight.

Open fire season for most of Nelson Marlborough

News and media|24 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in most of the Nelson Marlborough District from 8am on Friday 24 April, until further notice.

Maintain your scheme (trial evacuations and training programmes)

Found in: Building fire safety | Evacuation Schemes and procedures

Consultation on your local fire plan

News and media|17 May 2021

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

Pumicelands now in restricted fire season

News and media|17 December 2020

Pumicelands is now in a restricted fire season.

The voice of the family: research with families of volunteers Report #159 (2017)
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This report recommends practical solutions that Fire and Emergency New Zealand can implement to support families of volunteers.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #11

News and media|10 November 2025

Conditions on the fireground in the Tongariro National Park have improved significantly today.