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 restrictions eased for parts of Otago

News and media|4 March 2025

Fire restrictions have been eased in Otago on Monday, 3 March.

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).

Owner responsibilities

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Building owners in New Zealand are obligated to take a number of fire safety precautions. Here are some guidelines for meeting those obligations.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand proposes restructure to build modern and effective emergency service

News and media|12 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is proposing to restructure its organisation to ensure it can sustainably, effectively and efficiently meet New Zealanders’ needs both now and in the future.

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.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|4 September 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 16 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Friday 4 September, the sixtieth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

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 welcomes four specialists home from Canada

News and media|9 September 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed its third contingent of firefighters home from Canada, where they have been supporting efforts to combat significant wildfires across Alberta.