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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Designers guide to firefighting operations

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The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Designers Guide to Firefighting Operations provides reference information to help designers and building consent authorities verify that building designs will comply with the New Zealand Building Code C5 – Access and safety for firefighting operations.

Kaimaumau township in the Far North evacuated due to Waiharara Fire

News and media|19 December 2021

Residents of Kaimaumau township in the Far North are evacuating overnight as a scrub fire in Waiharara has spread faster than anticipated on Sunday.

Lee Valley Update #6

News and media|8 February 2024

Firefighters, helicopters and two heavy machinery operators are continuing their efforts to bring the Lee Valley fire under control.

Port Hills fire update #3

News and media|14 February 2024

Further evacuations are taking place due to the Port Hills fire near Christchurch.

Large vegetation fire near West Melton

News and media|8 December 2024

Evacuations are underway east of Thompsons Rd to McKays Rd due to the large vegetation fire in the area.

Evacuation of Whakapapa Village - Tongariro Fire Update #8

News and media|9 November 2025

Whakapapa Village is being evacuated as a precaution due to the fire in the Tongariro National Park.

Multiple vegetations across South Island, residents evacuated

News and media|1 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging South Islanders not to burn outdoor fires in the high winds today.

New Year Honours recipients recognised

News and media|23 July 2020

Today Paul McGill was formally made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Hon. Paul Swain thanked each of the recipients for making a difference to their communities and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.