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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Fire and Emergency welcomes 21 new career firefighters

1 April 2022 | Announcements

Twenty-one new career firefighters have joined Fire and Emergency.

Saving lives this daylight saving

30 March 2022 | Announcements

This daylight saving, Fire and Emergency reminds everyone to check their smoke alarms.

Manawatū Whanganui moves back to an open fire season

30 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū Whanganui fire District has moved back to an open fire season as of 8 am, Wednesday 30 March.

Change in fire seasons for the Southland District

29 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Southland District is now in a prohibited fire season, effective as at 6am Tuesday 29 March.

Change in fire seasons for Auckland region

28 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The fire seasons for Auckland mainland and the populated Hauraki Gulf Islands have changed as at 9am, Monday 28 March.

Open fire season for Marlborough District

28 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Marlborough District is now in an open fire season as at 8am, Monday 28 March (excluding DOC land).

Open fire season for Bay of Plenty

28 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Bay of Plenty District is now in an open fire season, effective from 8am, Monday 28 March.

Growing spotlight on large animal rescue

24 March 2022 | Ignite Magazine

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.