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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Firefighters encouraged to seek wellbeing support

News and media|24 September 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand supports Mental Health Awareness Week says Brendan Nally, Deputy Chief Executive People.

Let off fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes

News and media|1 November 2022

Fire and Emergency is calling for people to be careful when letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, particularly with high winds forecast across the motu.

New Zealand firefighters helping battle blazes in Queensland

News and media|12 November 2019

Twenty-one New Zealand firefighters are departing for Australia today (Tuesday 12 November) to help fight the wild fires that have been raging in Queensland for the past nine weeks.

More Fire and Emergency help on the way for New South Wales flood response

News and media|6 December 2022

A third Fire and Emergency incident management team, Team Charlie, has arrived in New South Wales to continue assisting with the significant flooding in the State this week.

Fire and Emergency received calls to 22 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|12 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 12 December, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

Fire and Emergency received calls for 14 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|19 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 14 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 19 December, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

Installing home sprinkler systems

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

Home sprinkler systems can be installed by a qualified plumber once the design work has been completed and approved.

Fighting fires on ice

News and media|27 October 2022

Since 2015, Fire and Emergency Trainer Rob Millener has been involved with the annual Antarctica NZ training, responsible for making sure Scott Base’s seasonal staff are trained and well-equipped to deal with fighting fires.