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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Christchurch Mosque Shootings

News and media|18 March 2019

Last Friday was a sad time for all of us.

Outdoor fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury

News and media|24 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will lift restrictions on outdoor fires for Canterbury at 8am on Wednesday 26 March until further notice.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is seeking local voices for new Auckland Local Advisory Committee

News and media|25 September 2024

The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is looking for members to join its new Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Balmoral Fire Update # 2

News and media|7 September 2024

The large vegetation fire at Tokarahi in Waitaki is now contained.

Access to the property for emergency services

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Protect your home from outdoor fires

Emergency services can only help you if they can get to you. Here are some tips to ensure that we will be able to reach you in a crisis.

Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period

News and media|20 December 2023

A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.

Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period

News and media|20 December 2022

A restricted fire season and fireworks ban has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December) until 1 February 2023.

Ahipara Fire Update #2

News and media|6 October 2024

The vegetation fire near Ahipara is now contained.