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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Otago fire risk will spike due to gales and heat

9 January 2026 | Announcements

Otago’s fire risk is expected to rise sharply over the next few days and people should avoid lighting any outdoor fires.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 22 incidents during today’s strike

9 January 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 9 January, the eighth time the NZPFU has taken strike action.

Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care

8 January 2026 | Announcements

Starting tomorrow, the temperature is heating up across the Hawke’s Bay, particularly in the Ahuriri Heretaunga, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Northern Tararua areas

Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days

8 January 2026 | Announcements

This weekend many parts of the country will be experiencing elevated fire danger conditions, and people are being urged to take extra care.

Restricted fire season for the Wairarapa

8 January 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Wairarapa to a restricted fire season at 8am on Friday 9 January, until further notice.

Wellington diesel spill final update

6 January 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have left the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington.

Wellington diesel spill update

6 January 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are at the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington this morning.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

2 January 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the NZPFU.