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.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks local advisory committee members in Wellington

3 Huitanguru 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling for expressions of interest from people in the greater Wellington area to join its local advisory committee.

Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast

3 Huitanguru 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area until further notice.

Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update #3

31 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have made good progress in clearing hotspots out of the burnt scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula today.

Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update #2

31 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are back on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today, where the large vegetation fire has not grown further overnight.

Fire restrictions eased in parts of Mid-South Canterbury

31 Kohitātea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in the lower-lying areas of Mid-South Canterbury from 8am on Friday 31 Jan

Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update

30 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working hard to contain a large vegetation fire in mixed scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill.

Vegetation fire along Bay of Plenty train track now contained

30 Kohitātea 2025 | Emergency Information

Vegetation fire along train track in Western Bay of Plenty is now contained.

Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

29 Kohitātea 2025 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people to be vigilant during their Lunar New Year celebrations.