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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Marlborough south zone moves back to restricted fire season

News and media|23 March 2023

The Marlborough south zone will move back into a restricted fire season as of 8am this morning (23 March) until further notice.

Restricted fire season lifted in Hawke’s Bay

News and media|17 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Hawke’s Bay as of 8am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice.

Take two easy steps to protect your family from fire this Daylight Saving

News and media|24 September 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to take two easy steps this Daylight Saving weekend when our clocks go forward one hour.

Open fire season for Otago District

News and media|16 May 2022

Otago moved to an open fire season at 8am today (Monday 16 May). This includes Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki, Central and Lakes Districts.

Taranaki firefighters thank community for support

News and media|25 July 2025

Taranaki firefighters wish to extend their thanks to the community for their support following recent fatal fires.

Smoke alarms are life savers

News and media|21 September 2020

Smoke alarms saved lives this weekend - alerting residents to a kitchen fire in the Hawke’s Bay.

Kids and parents

Found in: Home fire safety

This section contains fun games and activites for kids, plus information about talking to your children about fire safety, and what to do if they're starting fires.

Kids and parents

In this section:

  • Talking to your children about fire safety
  • What to do if your child is starting fires
  • Make an escape plan for your house
  • Children's nightwear advice
  • Fire Trap Game
  • Get Firewise! Kids
  • Learning from home resources