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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Busy Guy Fawkes weekend for firefighters

News and media|7 November 2022

Firefighters were kept busy this Guy Fawkes weekend with fires caused by fireworks across the motu.

Cantabrians urged - do not light outdoor fires

News and media|22 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people in Canterbury not to light outdoor fires over the next few days.

Southland fire season change

News and media|26 January 2022

All of Southland is now in a restricted fire season.
The change occurred at 8am Wednesday 26 January 2022, and means anyone planning to light an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit.

Fire bans and restrictions across the Top of the South

News and media|13 January 2026

Bans and restrictions on outdoor fires will come into force across most of Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman tomorrow morning.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand sends a team to assist with Vanuatu earthquake

News and media|18 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is sending 34 Urban Search and Rescue personnel, alongside one Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) liaison, to Vanuatu today to help with the devastation caused by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake yesterday afternoon.

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.

Open fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas

News and media|23 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking its restricted fire season for the Manawatū-Whanganui coastal area (see Map) as of 0800hrs Tuesday 23 April 2024.