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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Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone moves into restricted fire season

News and media|21 January 2025

The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone will be moving to a restricted fire season at 6am on Wednesday, 22 January, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand deploys aviation specialist to Tasmanian fires

News and media|13 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent a wildfire aviation specialist to Australia to run the aerial attack on several large bushfires in the north west of Tasmania.

Register your interest to volunteer

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Before registering your interest, these are the main things you need to know: You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer with us.

Update #1 South Island Heavy Rain Event

News and media|10 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working with West Coast Emergency Management to prepare for the impacts of the heavy rain which has been falling on the West Coast.

National support services

Found in: Home fire safety | In the event of a fire

After a fire or emergency event, it's normal to feel unsettled and disrupted for a while.

Te Tai Tokerau Northland remains in a restricted fire season over a dry Easter Weekend

News and media|28 March 2024

A restricted fire season continues in Te Tai Tokerau Northland over the Easter weekend and beyond while the fire risk remains high in the region.

Work or Volunteer for us

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Fire safety in Minginui and Te Whaiti

News and media|11 November 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working with two small Bay of Plenty communities to ensure they are well prepared in the event of a fire.