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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King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised icon

King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

26 September 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Ranfurly, Kaikohe, Foxton Beach, Cromwell and Rotorua were presented with their Royal Honours.

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Pukai Downs Fire Update #10

26 September 2023 | Announcements

Update 10 on Pukaki Downs vegetation fire - cooler weather aiding putting out hotspots.

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Caution urged with controlled burns

15 September 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend

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Fire and Emergency welcomes specialist team home from Canada

13 September 2023 | Announcements

A specialist team of managers and supervisors, our fifth deployment to assist with the Canadian wildfires, arrived home today.

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Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin

1 September 2023 | Announcements

A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated.

Fire and Emergency launches early National Wildfire Readiness and Prevention campaign icon

Fire and Emergency launches early National Wildfire Readiness and Prevention campaign

1 September 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people to start preparing for the risk of wildfire early as hotter drier weather is forecast this summer.

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Advisory: Fire and Emergency sends specialists to assist Canadians to fight wildfires

25 August 2023 | Announcements

A fifth deployment of Fire and Emergency and forestry company specialist personnel are departing Auckland airport to assist with the ongoing wildfires in Canada

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Live on TV house burn reaches 700,000 to show the speed and danger of fire

16 August 2023 | Announcements

Last night, Tuesday 15 August, Fire and Emergency partnered with TVNZ’s Seven Sharp to show viewers the devastating speed of fire, live on television.