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.

Warm, windy conditions prompt fire warning

News and media|23 August 2021

With warm windy conditions expected this week, householders and landowners across Canterbury and the Top of the South are being urged not to light outdoor fires during lockdown, to save firefighters having to respond to calls from anxious neighbours and break their COVID bubbles.

Restricted fire season for Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island

News and media|2 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand revoked the prohibited fire season on Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island at 8am yesterday (Wednesday 1 April).

Hauraki Gulf islands move to restricted fire season

News and media|17 March 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the populated islands in the Hauraki Gulf, from 8am on Friday 17 March 2023.

Fire permits suspended for Te Tai Tokerau Northland this week

News and media|14 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has suspended fire permits issued to applicants in the Northland District as of 11am this morning.

Waikato wetland fire update #6

News and media|23 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have started the third day of fighting a large vegetation fire near Meremere, which includes the Whangamarino wetlands.

Thames Coromandel and North Waikato move to a restricted fire season

News and media|16 February 2024

The Thames Coromandel and North Waikato districts move to a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 16 February, until further notice.

Bans on fire risk activities for Otago

News and media|17 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is prohibiting a number of activities which could spark a fire in the Otago district over the next few days.