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.

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News and media

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Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary icon

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary

10 October 2024 | Announcements

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary this weekend.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is seeking local voices for new Auckland Local Advisory Committee icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is seeking local voices for new Auckland Local Advisory Committee

25 September 2024 | Announcements

The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is looking for members to join its new Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

2024 Port Hills Fire Investigation Report icon

2024 Port Hills Fire Investigation Report

24 September 2024 | Announcements

A fire investigation report into the Port Hills fire, which started on 14 February 2024, remains undetermined.

King's Birthday Honours recipients recognised icon

King's Birthday Honours recipients recognised

11 September 2024 | Announcements

Eight Fire and Emergency volunteers and staff were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro today.

Total fire ban for Canterbury District icon

Total fire ban for Canterbury District

2 September 2024 | Announcements

All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.

Fire and Emergency receives award for working with Māori as tangata whenua icon

Fire and Emergency receives award for working with Māori as tangata whenua

29 August 2024 | Announcements

Ratonga Ahi me ngā Ohotata i Aotearoa - Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been recognised for its mahi working with Māori as tangata whenua.

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Taranaki Local Advisory Committee members appointed

26 August 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Taranaki.

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Four new members for Hawke’s Bay Local Advisory Committee

26 August 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed four new members to the well operating Local Advisory Committee in Hawke’s Bay.