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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Fire and Emergency New Zealand - NZPFU should call off tomorrow's strike

27 November 2025 | Announcements

The NZPFU urged to call off its strike while the ERA considers independent facilitation.

Pause plans for outdoor fires please!

26 November 2025 | Announcements

Hot and windy conditions forecast for much of Canterbury, South Canterbury and Otago have prompted Fire and Emergency to warn people of an increased fire risk.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Statement on Application for Facilitation

25 November 2025 | Announcements

Statement on Application for Facilitation

Waiuku fire update

25 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have extinguished a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland and are preparing to hand the site back to the owners.

Smoke advisory for fire in Waiuku

25 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland last night just before 11pm.

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

21 November 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 21 November, the time of the strike action by members of the New

Fire and Emergency New Zealand extends consultation deadline

21 November 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extending the closing date for its consultation on organisation-wide structure change.

Fire and Emergency urges firefighters to call off their strike on Friday

20 November 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency says the paid firefighters' strike on Friday is not warranted.