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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Press the button - your life may depend on it

News and media|24 September 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging New Zealanders to check their smoke alarms are working this Daylight Saving weekend.

Ban on open fires and fireworks in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay regions

News and media|22 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington and Hawke’s Bay Districts have enforced a total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks from midday today until 8am on Monday 27 October.

Total fire ban for Otago District Central Zone

News and media|18 December 2020

There is a total fire ban in Otago District Central Zone from 8am this morning (Friday 18 December).

Consultation on your local fire plan

News and media|17 May 2021

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

Balmoral fire update #5

News and media|9 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the site of the large vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki, back to the landowner.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 11 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|13 February 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 11 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 13 February, the eleventh time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

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Southerners asked to delay planned fires until after lockdown

News and media|24 August 2021

Farmers and lifestyle block owners are being asked to avoid lighting fires while Otago and Southland remain in lockdown, to reduce the risk to firefighters having to break their COVID bubbles responding to 111 calls from uneasy neighbours.