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 safety checklists and planning

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Farms and rural businesses

Farmers and rural businesses need to be alert to the risk of fire on their land whether it is prescribed burning (read Prescribed Burning Guide), using chainsaws, or other machinery.

Automatic Fire Alarm Service Provider – Application Checklist
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Firefighting water

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

The provision of water is crucial for firefighting.

Batteries and electronics

Found in: Home fire safety | Home fire hazards

Chances are, you've got dozens of appliances scattered around your home.

Older people are more likely to die in a house fire this winter – check they are fire safe today

News and media|12 June 2025

More than half of the fatalities in house fires in the last five years were people over 60, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.

Your community responsibility

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Councils and community responsibilities

Everyone has a responsibility to keep their community safe from fire. That means being fire safe and teaching your friends and family to be fire safe too.

Access to the property for emergency services

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Protect your home from outdoor fires

Emergency services can only help you if they can get to you. Here are some tips to ensure that we will be able to reach you in a crisis.