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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Maintain fire awareness at work

News and media|21 August 2020

Fire and Emergency are reminding Kiwis to be firewise when they are at work.

Waipoua River fire update #9

News and media|6 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving from active firefighting to monitoring the fire in Waipoua Forest, which began last Wednesday and forced the evacuation of the Waipoua settlement.

Wellington chemical leak final update

News and media|6 March 2024

People who were evacuated from an area of Central Wellington tonight are being allowed to return, as firefighters have found no trace of a reported chemical leak.

Independent Complaint and Review Authority (ICRA) Annual Report June 2025
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Annual report on the delivery of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Dispute Resolution Scheme (the Scheme) under subpart 5 of Part 4 of the Act 2017.

SkyCity convention centre fire: Fire & Emergency New Zealand commissions an independent review

News and media|21 November 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has commissioned an independent review of its management of the 2019 SkyCity convention centre fire.

Port Hills Update #12

News and media|16 February 2024

Residents will have controlled access to Worsleys Road up to 358 Worsleys Road from 3pm.

Port Hills Fire Update #4

News and media|14 February 2024

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery are continuing to battle the vegetation fire on the Port Hills above Christchurch.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

News and media|14 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to stay home as an increasing number of trees come down across road due to Cyclone Gabrielle.