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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Change in fire season for the Kaipara District

News and media|5 March 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Kaipara District from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season at 8am Friday 5 March.

Restricted fire season for Wairarapa

News and media|18 January 2021

The Wairarapa moves to a restricted fire season as of 8am Wednesday 20 January.

South Island Fire and Emergency staff celebrated for Australian firefighting efforts

News and media|7 November 2022

Firefighters in the South Island were recognised today for their outstanding contribution during the catastrophic Australian bushfires over the 2019/2020 summer.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 5

News and media|9 October 2022

Firefighters have made significant progress today towards containing the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton, above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown.

Stay away from hidden hazards on the Awarua fireground

News and media|22 April 2022

Duck shooters who are planning to work on their maimais around Awarua Bay and Waituna Lagoon over ANZAC weekend are again reminded to stay out of the area burnt by this month’s fire.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #5

News and media|9 December 2025

Fire crews supported by aircraft are back at work to fully contain the fire in the Tongariro National Park.

Celebrating 30 years of USAR

News and media|15 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is celebrating 30 years since the establishment of its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capability.

Total fire ban for North Waikato and Coromandel

News and media|7 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for the Waikato Northern and Coromandel Zones as of 2pm on Friday 7 March, until further notice.