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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New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Chatham Islands

News and media|18 November 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce two new appointments to its local advisory committee in the Chatham Islands.

More restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as fire risk spikes

News and media|22 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a prohibited fire season on the Tukituki West zone of Hawke’s Bay as of 8am on Tuesday 23 December, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency focused on reaching agreement despite more strike action

News and media|20 October 2022

Fire and Emergency remains focused on finding a resolution with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union despite the union issuing notices for further strike action.

Fire stations opened in Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|26 February 2023

Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood officially opened two new fire stations in Mid-South Canterbury on Saturday.

Rangitātā Gorge Volunteer Fire Brigade. Peel Forest Volunteer Fire Brigade.

11,800 Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers honoured

News and media|15 June 2026

More than 11,800 Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers across 590 volunteer fire brigades are being celebrated this week for Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu - National Volunteer Week.

Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

News and media|20 December 2022

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.

New World Victoria Park fire

News and media|17 June 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a fire at New World Victoria Park in Auckland.

High winds a fire danger in Hawke’s Bay

News and media|18 September 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning Hawke’s Bay people to avoid lighting any fires during the current windy weather.