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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Wellington Local Advisory Committee appointed

News and media|17 July 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the seven inaugural members of Wellington’s new Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Waiuku fire update

News and media|25 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have extinguished a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland and are preparing to hand the site back to the owners.

Fire safety in Haast

News and media|28 April 2021

Over ANZAC weekend Fire and Emergency New Zealand teams visited 140 Haast properties and installed more than 100 smoke alarms. Principal Rural Fire Officer Atila de Oliveira says the two days were a success and well received by the community.

Kaikōura celebrates opening of state-of-the-art station

News and media|22 July 2023

The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade and community celebrated the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose station today.

More New Zealand firefighters deploy to Australian bushfires

News and media|31 January 2026

A second Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployment of firefighters departs today to support firefighting efforts in Victoria, Australia.

Southland moves to restricted fire season

News and media|4 February 2021

At 8am this morning (4 February) the Southland region changed from an open fire season to a restricted fire season.

What are fire plans?

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Fire Plans

Fire plans outline policies and procedures at a local level for the management of public safety and risks relating to fire, particularly around fires in the open air.

Preventing unwanted alarms

Found in: Building fire safety | Building fire alarms

Every year we attend over 20,000 false-alarm calls. Here's how your business can reduce the number of false alarms in your buildings.