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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About fire danger

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Fire seasons, fire danger and permits

The fire weather system provides up-to-date weather forecasts and information about the fire danger of certain regions.

Fireworks and open-air fires banned in parts of Otago

News and media|16 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has prohibited outdoor fires and fireworks activity in Central Otago, Naseby, and upper Waitaki from today until further notice.

Port Hills and Wairaki Valley Fire Update

News and media|21 February 2024

Firefighters made solid progress today on both of the major wildfires in Canterbury.

Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated

News and media|30 April 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive, Rhys Jones has congratulated volunteer firefighters from the Coromandel, Lyttelton, Waikato, Southland and the East Coast, who are today being presented with New Year Honours by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy at Government House.

Notice of Extension for Statement of Intent and Statement of Performance Expectations

News and media|17 June 2020

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand has requested a one-month extension to the statutory reporting timeframes for our 2020–2024 Statement of Intent (SOI) and 2020/21 Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE).

What to do after a fire

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

Being involved in a serious fire can be scary and life changing. Here are some people you can turn to for help, and some tips for picking up the pieces.

Waipara fire update

News and media|30 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to respond to the fire in a plantation north of Waipara in North Canterbury.

Two Nelson South structure fires on Wednesday

News and media|22 May 2025

Fire crews responded to two structure fires in Nelson South on Wednesday.