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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Restricted fire season for Coastal Wairarapa

News and media|11 November 2025

Wairarapa’s Northern, Central, and Southern Coasts will move into a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 12 November until further notice.

Auckland weather update 1 Feb update #1

News and media|1 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is responding to a steady stream of 111 calls relating to the current burst of rain in Auckland, after a quiet night.

Lake Tekapo Wildfire Prompts Strong Warning about Risk

News and media|2 November 2022

Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Steve Ochsner said the fire was reported at 2.45am, very close to the Tekapo Power Station on Tekapo Powerhouse Road, and near Lake Tekapo Village.

Set fireworks off safely this Guy Fawkes

News and media|1 November 2021

Fire and Emergency wants anyone setting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes to carefully plan their display.

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAs)

Found in: About Us | Research and reports

What are PFAS?

People reminded not to light fires when visiting islands off Northland this summer

News and media|14 November 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people not to light fires on islands that are public conservation land this summer following campfires being lit on Motumaire near Paihia, and Waewaetorea in the outer Bay of Islands.

Auckland CBD gas leak now contained

News and media|25 August 2023

Fire and Emergency can confirm a gas leak in Auckland’s central city is now contained.

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.