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 asks ERA to fix collective agreement terms icon

Fire and Emergency asks ERA to fix collective agreement terms

6 November 2026 | Announcements

National Commander Megan Stiffler says the application is a last-resort step available under the Employment Relations Act.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand congratulates Kiwis on quiet Guy Fawkes night icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand congratulates Kiwis on quiet Guy Fawkes night

6 November 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased there were no major fires over Guy Fawkes but continues to urge caution for the weekend ahead.

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Sydenham Building Fire Update #3

4 November 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has brought a large building fire under control in Brisbane Street in Sydenham, Christchurch.

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Sydenham Building Fire Update #2

4 November 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently working to contain a large building fire in Brisbane Street in Sydenham, Christchurch.

Fire and Emergency warns 10-hour firefighter strikes will put communities at extreme risk icon

Fire and Emergency warns 10-hour firefighter strikes will put communities at extreme risk

4 November 2026 | Announcements

NZPFU urged to return to bargaining to achieve sustainable settlement.

Seven possible fireworks fires since going on sale – Fire and Emergency urges caution this Guy Fawkes icon

Seven possible fireworks fires since going on sale – Fire and Emergency urges caution this Guy Fawkes

4 November 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to think before they light fireworks this Guy Fawkes following several fires on Monday and Tuesday.

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Waiouru Fire Update #10

1 November 2026 | Announcements

Crews at the fire in the Waiouru Military Training area have used the improved weather conditions today to extend and strengthen containment lines.

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Waiouru Fire update 9

31 October 2026 | Announcements

Improving weather has allowed firefighters to continue working on the containment and extinguishment of the fire in the Waiouru Military Training Area.