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 specialists continue to respond to the Canadian wildfires

News and media|4 August 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is sending four more personnel to Canada to assist with the country’s wildfire response.

Final Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployed firefighter returns home from Canada

News and media|18 September 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s final firefighter has returned from deployment to Canada.

Change in fire season for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts

News and media|30 March 2020

The fire seasons for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts will change from prohibited to restricted effective from 8am this morning (Monday 30 March).

Waitangi Bridge ship fire update #2

News and media|4 June 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have brought the fire on The Tui in Paihia under control this morning.

Waipara update #7

News and media|4 September 2024

The Waipara fire is now contained and controlled.

Restricted fire season revoked for coastal Waitaki

News and media|10 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in coastal Waitaki from 8am Saturday 11 May, until further notice.

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Chatham Islands Local Advisory Committee

News and media|8 July 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is recruiting new members for its Local Advisory Committee in the Chatham Islands.

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committee

News and media|8 July 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is recruiting new members for its Local Advisory Committee in Tairāwhiti.