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 received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike icon

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

13 May 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents while members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union were on strike today.

Fire and Emergency reinforces public safety messages and updates on emergency response arrangements icon

Fire and Emergency reinforces public safety messages and updates on emergency response arrangements

13 May 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is reminding the public to take care during a strike by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) from 4.30 to 5.30pm today.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike

8 May 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 19 incidents while members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union were on strike today.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

6 May 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received 15 calls during today's NZPFU strike.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

6 May 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public to take extra care during the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) strike today.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 14 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 14 incidents during today’s strike

1 May 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 14 incidents during today's strike.

Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place icon

Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

30 April 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 12 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 12 incidents during today’s strike

29 April 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended 12 incidents during the 7.30am to 8.30am strike. Six were in areas impacted by the strike.