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 seeks local advisory committee members in Wellington

News and media|3 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling for expressions of interest from people in the greater Wellington area to join its local advisory committee.

Fire and Emergency’s first Local Advisory Committees appointed

News and media|4 June 2020

The Fire and Emergency Board has today announced the 50 community-minded New Zealanders who will form its first seven Local Advisory Committees in Northland, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, Chatham Islands, Marlborough, the West Coast, and Otago.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3

News and media|8 December 2025

Aggressive air attack and ground operations against the fire in the Tongariro National Park will continue until dusk, as efforts continue to bring the fire under control.

Change in fire season for Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|19 March 2020

The fire season in Mid-South Canterbury will change from restricted to open effective from midnight 19 March.

Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs published today

News and media|5 March 2024

Fire and Emergency’s Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs – our BIM – has been published today on our website.

Delay all outdoor fires this week

News and media|21 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to delay any outdoor fires they have planned from this week through until the end of Labour Day.

Outdoor fire restrictions loosen in Waikato

News and media|3 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the fire season from prohibited to restricted in Waikato and Coromandel from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further notice.

Nelson Tasman area moves to open fire season

News and media|2 May 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has returned the Nelson Tasman area to an open fire season from 9am on Friday, 2 May, until further notice.