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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Hawke’s Bay moves to restricted fire season

News and media|10 April 2024

Heretaunga/Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay Coast, Central Hawke's Bay Rural and Tararua East move to a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 10 April, until further notice.

Port Hills fire update #6

News and media|15 February 2024

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery will continue work to bring a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills under control this morning.

Southland moves to restricted fire season

News and media|20 December 2023

The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.

Fireworks ban at Northland’s Ahipara, Karikari Peninsula and Ripiro Beach

News and media|1 December 2023

Fireworks are banned in the Ahipara township and surrounds, on the Karikari Peninsula, and at Ripiro Beach from Friday 1 December, until further notice.

South Island Fire and Emergency staff celebrated for Australian firefighting efforts

News and media|7 November 2022

Firefighters in the South Island were recognised today for their outstanding contribution during the catastrophic Australian bushfires over the 2019/2020 summer.

Check your smoke alarms this daylight saving weekend

News and media|1 April 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants you to help yourself this weekend when daylight saving ends and check your smoke alarms are working.

Rain not enough to change fire danger

News and media|25 February 2020

Rain over the weekend has not changed the fire danger levels across the country, warns Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland

News and media|28 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for the Muriwhenua, Hokianga, Ripiro and Paparoa zones of Te Tai Tokerau Northland from 8am on Saturday 1 March, until further notice.