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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Fire and Emergency warns against complacency this long weekend

News and media|24 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning against complacency this long weekend.

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years

News and media|15 October 2024

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community with a special event at Labour Weekend.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand proposes restructure to build modern and effective emergency service

News and media|12 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is proposing to restructure its organisation to ensure it can sustainably, effectively and efficiently meet New Zealanders’ needs both now and in the future.

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving the Rangiora community

News and media|14 May 2024

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community at an event taking place at the station next month.

Congratulations to our six recipients of Royal Honours

News and media|31 December 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated six firefighters and support personnel from Blenheim, Porirua, Waipawa, Ngaruawahia, Mapua and Omarama who have been recognised in the 2022 New Year’s Honours list released today.

Keep fire safety top of mind today as paid firefighters strike again at midday

News and media|19 December 2025

"Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to be extra careful with fire safety today as New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members strke for the sixth time for an hour from midday.

Fire crews will continue to respond during one-hour career firefighters’ strike on Friday - Fire and Emergency applies to the ERA for facilitated bargaining

News and media|18 August 2022

All 111 fire calls will be answered and Fire and Emergency NZ will continue to respond to fire emergencies during the NZPFU strike.

Growing spotlight on large animal rescue

News and media|24 March 2022

A small group of dedicated people has been working hard to create practical and effective ways to improve how we respond to large animal rescue.