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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Outdoor fires prohibited in south Marlborough from Monday

News and media|20 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will impose a prohibited fire season on the Marlborough South area from 8am on Monday 23 December, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency requests independent review to assess progress to address bullying and harassment

News and media|29 April 2022

Fire and Emergency has asked the Public Service Commission to review its progress to address bullying and harassment in the organisation.

Fire and Emergency congratulates Royal Honours recipients

News and media|6 June 2022

Board Chair, Rebecca Keoghan, would like to congratulate all Fire and Emergency people announced in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list.

Other complaints services

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External organisations offering services related to complaints Unions and Associations PSA NZPFU UFBA FECA FRFANZ RPA ICRA Dispute Resolution Scheme The Fire and Emergency Dispute Resolution Scheme (the Fire and Emergency Scheme) is available to help members of the public and volunteers resolve disputes with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Changes to fire and fireworks restrictions in Otago

News and media|10 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in parts of Otago from 8am on Thursday 10 April, until further notice.

Southern coast of Wairarapa goes into restricted fire season

News and media|2 December 2024

The Wairarapa southern coastal zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Monday 2 December, until further notice.

Fire danger increasing across Taranaki

News and media|16 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is sounding a fire warning for Taranaki because of warm, windy conditions heading into the weekend.

Don’t let Christmas go up in flames

News and media|18 December 2025

With many parts of the country experiencing hot and windy conditions, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has enforced restrictions on outdoor fires in several districts, with more expected to follow.