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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Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

News and media|7 December 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from Matamata, Dannevirke, Kaiapoi, Rotorua and New Plymouth were presented with their Queen’s Birthday Honours by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today.

Public reminded to take care with controlled burns

News and media|26 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people across Hawke’s Bay to take extra care when undertaking controlled burns.

Celebrating our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

News and media|4 May 2022

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world celebrate the mahi of all firefighters, past and present, and the service they have given and continue to give to their communities

North Waikato moves to an open fire season

News and media|19 March 2024

North Waikato will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 9am on Tuesday 19 March, until further notice.

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Be safe with fire as we come in to summer

News and media|22 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is urging people in Marlborough to be safe and responsible with fire as we come into summer.

Helpful tips to reduce fire risks outside your home

News and media|23 September 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is keen for Kiwis to protect their homes from the risk of fire.

Celebrate safely this Lunar New Year

News and media|20 January 2023

Fire and Emergency is encouraging people celebrating Lunar New Year to be extra vigilant if they plan on lighting lanterns and fireworks this weekend.