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 first deployment to Australia for 2020

News and media|8 January 2020

21 more New Zealand firefighters have left today to support firefighting efforts in New South Wales.

Waiharara Fire Update 27 December 2021

News and media|27 December 2021

Ground crews and heavy machinery are working at three locations in the Kaimaumau / Waiharara area today, with three helicopters on standby.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #9

News and media|9 November 2025

Firefighting has been suspended overnight on the Tongariro fire, with Fire and Emergency keeping crews on duty to monitor the fire.

Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough Flooding Update #1

News and media|27 June 2025

Fire and Emergency is supporting Civil Defence in both Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough in the response to widespread flooding across the top of the South Island.

Most of Northland now in open fire season

News and media|18 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland District back to an open fire season from 12am this morning, Friday 18 April, until further notice.

Heavy rain event update #2

News and media|11 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has responded to a small number of weather- related call outs across the country since midday yesterday.

Shelley Bay Structure Fire Update #2

News and media|7 June 2023

Fire and Emergency crews continue to work with Wellington City Council to clear the site of this morning’s large building fire in Shelley Bay, Wellington.

Southland moves to open fire season

News and media|29 March 2023

Southland moves to an open fire season from 8am today (29 March).
An open fire seasons means you do not need a permit to light a fire in the open air.