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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Remember to pēhia te button | press the pātene to check your smoke alarms this daylight saving

30 March 2023 | Announcements

This daylight saving, Sunday 2 April, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is encouraging everyone to remember to pēhia te button | press the pātene.

Fire and Emergency battling large vegetation fire at Cape Reinga

29 March 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency crews and helicopters battling a large vegetation fire at Cape Reinga. SH1 closed.

Waikato residents urged to check electric blankets before winter

29 March 2023 | Announcements

Urban and rural residents in the Waikato are being urged to get their electric blankets checked before the cold weather sets in.

Fire and Emergency launches investigation following the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others

9 March 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency investigation into the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others at Muriwai during cyclone Gabrielle

Fire stations opened in Mid-South Canterbury

26 February 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood officially opened two new fire stations in Mid-South Canterbury on Saturday.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory

17 February 2023 | Announcements

Kerry Gregory statement about the death of Muriwai VFB firefighter Craig Stevens

Serious fire risk across South Island this weekend

17 February 2023 | Announcements

South Islanders are encouraged to assist Fire and Emergency by reducing the risk of sparking an unwanted fire this weekend while the fire danger is extreme.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory

15 February 2023 | Announcements

An Urban Search and Rescue team has retrieved a body located under the Muriwai landslide caused by cyclone Gabrielle.