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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Restricted fire season for Canterbury

News and media|15 December 2025

Canterbury will enter a restricted fire season from 11.59pm on Monday, 15 December, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Gisborne and surrounding areas

News and media|16 December 2025

The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Tuesday 16 December, until further notice.

Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer

News and media|14 December 2021

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Wednesday 15 December.

Prohibited fire season for Western Bay of Plenty

News and media|2 February 2021

The Western Bay of Plenty is now in a prohibited fire season.

Change in fire season for Auckland

News and media|18 December 2020

As of 8am Friday 18 December, Auckland mainland is in a Restricted Fire Season.

Businesses preparing to return to work? Check chemical stocks and processing equipment

News and media|23 April 2020

As businesses across New Zealand prepare to return to work, Fire and Emergency is asking they check any chemical stocks and processing equipment are in good working order.

Kiwi, Tūi and Pīwakawaka chosen as ambassadors for wildfire prevention campaign

News and media|14 December 2019

A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand’s most beloved native birds begins today.

Restricted Fire Season for Murchison and Lake Rotoiti

News and media|18 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Murchison and Lake Rotoiti areas from 8am, Monday 20 January, until further notice.