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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Cyclone Gabrielle: Information for the Public

News and media|16 February 2023

This page will be updated with information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle as the situation develops.

Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island

News and media|22 October 2025

A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk caused by the next wave of the severe gales forecast to hit the South Island.

Older people are more likely to die in a house fire this winter – check they are fire safe today

News and media|12 June 2025

More than half of the fatalities in house fires in the last five years were people over 60, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.

Auckland Local Advisory Committee members appointed

News and media|24 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the 12 people who will form the Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks local advisory committee members in Wellington

News and media|3 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling for expressions of interest from people in the greater Wellington area to join its local advisory committee.

Fireworks banned on Port Hills, Banks Peninsula and Kaitorete Spit this summer

News and media|18 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has imposed a temporary ban on all fireworks and sky lantern activity on the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula, and Kaitorete Spit from 12pm, Friday 20 December to 8am, 6 January 2025.

Two new LAC appointments

News and media|17 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Board has announced two new local advisory committees for Bay of Plenty and Manawatū-Whanganui and appointed their members.

Prohibited and Restricted fire seasons for Tairāwhiti from Saturday

News and media|6 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Tairāwhiti from 8am on Saturday 7 December 2024, until further notice.