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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Saving lives this Daylight Saving - check you have working smoke alarms in the right places

News and media|25 September 2025

When the clocks spring forward this weekend make that a reminder to check your smoke alarms are working and in the right places.

More hot dry weather for Hawke’s Bay – more fire restrictions imposed

News and media|4 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has now placed around three-quarters of Hawke’s Bay into either a restricted or prohibited fire season, until further notice.

Fireworks warning with fire danger elevated this weekend

News and media|8 November 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning of increased fire danger in parts of the country for those planning to use fireworks this weekend.

New state-of-the-art fire station for Redwood and Casebrook residents

News and media|24 June 2019

Today marks the official opening of Redwood’s new fire station, serving Redwood and Casebrook residents, and replacing the St Albans Station damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.

New state-of-the-art fire station for Thornbury residents

News and media|8 June 2019

Today marks the official opening of Thornbury’s new volunteer fire station, which was opened by the Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon Tracey Martin at a ceremony held on site.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update - 23 October 1pm

News and media|23 October 2025

Weather callouts Between 7.40am and 1pm on Thursday, Fire and Emergency responded to 264 weather-related callouts.

Check It’s Alright before you light fireworks this Guy Fawkes

News and media|31 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to take greater care with fireworks this year.

Outdoor fires restricted in parts of Otago, fireworks ban for Lakes

News and media|19 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned fireworks in the Queenstown Lakes area, and restricted open-air fires in the Strath Taieri, Coastal Waitaki and Lakes areas from 8am on Friday 20 December until further notice.