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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Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|3 July 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 13 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Friday 3 July, the forty-fourth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|10 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 10 April, the twenty-fifth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Indoor fires and heaters

Found in: Home fire safety | Home fire hazards

Did you know that one in six house fires start in the bedroom?

Fireworks and sky lanterns ban revoked for Wellington region, Wairarapa moves to open fire season

News and media|7 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is easing fire restrictions across the Wellington District.

Central Otago moving to a Prohibited Fire Season

News and media|20 February 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a Prohibited Fire Season in Central Otago beginning at 8am this Saturday, 21 February, banning all outdoor fires until further notice.

Port Hills Update #11

News and media|16 February 2024

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

North Island Severe Weather Event Update #3

News and media|9 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has received more than 300 weather-related calls for help between the hours of 8am - 6pm on Tuesday.

Restricted fire season for Marlborough

News and media|22 December 2021

All of Marlborough is now in a restricted fire season.