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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Update from public consultation on local fire plans

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Fire Plans

Update from public consultationThank you to those that submitted feedback on the draft fire plans.

Fire and Emergency NZ hopeful for progress with bargaining

News and media|14 October 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is hopeful for settlement of a collective agreement with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) after receiving recommendations made by mediator/facilitator Graeme Colgan.

Check your old burn piles are out before the holidays

News and media|20 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to check their old burn piles are completely out before the Christmas/New Year holidays.

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Bay of Plenty, Tongariro and Taupō move to an open fire season

News and media|17 April 2024

The Bay of Plenty and South Waikato Districts of Tongariro and Taupō move to an open fire season from 9am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice.

Wildfire risk remains high in parts of rural Canterbury

News and media|11 April 2024

While much of the South Island is on alert for flooding, Fire and Emergency is reminding Cantabrians that parts of their region are still at risk from wildfires and urging people in rural areas to stay vigilant.

New Chief Executive for Fire and Emergency New Zealand

News and media|11 February 2022

The Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Gregory as Chief Executive, succeeding Rhys Jones who is coming to the end of his five-year term.