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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New fire station opens in Marlborough

News and media|17 April 2026

Flaxbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate the official opening of their new fire station on Sunday.

Maintain your scheme (trial evacuations and training programmes)

Found in: Building fire safety | Evacuation Schemes and procedures

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 thanks public for attending Newlands meeting

News and media|3 March 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Rhys Jones has thanked members of the public who attended a meeting about the future of the Newlands Fire Station in Newlands yesterday evening.

Waikari Valley and Port Hills fire updates - 9am Monday

News and media|19 February 2024

Please see below updates for the fires at Waikari Valley and Port Hills.

Titahi Bay fire update #3

News and media|12 January 2024

The vegetation fire at Titahi Bay has been contained, with helicopters and ground crews now working hard to eliminate hotspots ahead of a windy forecast on Saturday.

Final Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployed firefighter returns home from Canada

News and media|18 September 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s final firefighter has returned from deployment to Canada.

Owner responsibilities

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

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