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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Auckland Local Advisory Committee members appointed

24 Poutūterangi 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the 12 people who will form the Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Outdoor fire restrictions lifted for West Coast after rain

21 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed the Grey and Buller Inland areas on the West Coast back in an open fire season, from 9am on Friday 21 March.

Learning the lessons of wildfires past: Port Hills

18 Poutūterangi 2025 | Community Education

Two devastating wildfires in the Port Hills area prompt improved wildfire readiness, showcasing the power of collaboration in emergency preparedness.

Learning the lessons of wildfires past: Twizel

18 Poutūterangi 2025 | Community Education

Vulnerable to wildfires, Twizel community has come together to take ownership of their own preparedness, reduce the risk and the impact of future events.

Southland moves back to open fire season

18 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Rain and cooler temperatures in Southland have lowered the fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the district back to an open season.

Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland and Northland

14 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice.

Fires still being lit in Waikato and Coromandel during outdoor fire ban

13 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people in Waikato and Coromandel not to light outdoor fires while a prohibited fire season is in place.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public of restricted fire season in Inland Buller and Grey zones

12 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people the Inland Buller and Grey zones remain in a restricted fire season.