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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News and media

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Fire and Emergency recieved calls for 13 incidents during today's NZPFU strike icon

Fire and Emergency recieved calls for 13 incidents during today's NZPFU strike

23 February 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency recieved calls to 13 incidents during today's strike

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

20 February 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today's one hour strike by NZPFU members.

Central Otago moving to a Prohibited Fire Season icon

Central Otago moving to a Prohibited Fire Season

20 February 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a Prohibited Fire Season in Central Otago beginning at 8am this Saturday, 21 February.

Firefighters respond to over 800 calls for assistance icon

Firefighters respond to over 800 calls for assistance

16 February 2026 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are continuing to respond to calls for assistance from people affected by the storm moving across the country.

Mission Accomplished: firefighters return from Victoria icon

Mission Accomplished: firefighters return from Victoria

13 February 2026 | Announcements

New Zealand firefighters have completed four weeks of service in Victoria, working on bushfires in the north of the state.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 11 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 11 incidents during today’s strike

13 February 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand recieved calls to 11 incidents during today's one hour strike by the NZPFU

Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for forecast severe weather event icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for forecast severe weather event

13 February 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed specialist teams to Gisborne ahead of forecast bad weather

New Zealanders warned about escalating NZPFU strike action icon

New Zealanders warned about escalating NZPFU strike action

12 February 2026 | Announcements

Escalating NZPFU strike action when facilitation is underway needlessly puts the community at risk.