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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Nelson and Tasman Districts move to open fire season

News and media|9 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman District will move to an open fire season from 8am Monday August 12, for the first time in almost 30 years.

Independent operational review of NZ International Convention Centre fire underway

News and media|31 January 2020

The Fire and Emergency NZ commissioned independent operational review of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire at SkyCity is underway.

Extreme caution needed as more districts see fire danger spiking

News and media|10 January 2026

The weather is already heating up as a heat wave passes through Aotearoa New Zealand.

Restricted Fire Season for the Bay of Plenty

News and media|14 February 2024

The Bay of Plenty will move to a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 15 February, until further notice.

Waikato wetland fire update #8

News and media|23 October 2024

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing to make solid progress fighting the large vegetation fire near Meremere, which includes the Whangamarino wetlands.

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki move into restricted fire season

News and media|2 December 2024

Vegetation starting to dry out is a key factor in Central Otago and Upper Waitaki fire zones entering a restricted fire season today.

Te Tai Tokerau Northland remains in a restricted fire season over a dry Easter Weekend

News and media|28 March 2024

A restricted fire season continues in Te Tai Tokerau Northland over the Easter weekend and beyond while the fire risk remains high in the region.

Auckland weather update #1

News and media|27 January 2023

Fire crews are responding to over 400 emergency calls in Auckland due to the weather.