Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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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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NZPFU strikes again, putting public safety at risk - people should be extra careful

5 December 2025 | Announcements

NZPFU strike is putting people at risk. Fire and Emergency urges NZPFU to call off strike.

Fire and Emergency welcomes facilitation referral as best option to progress agreement with NZPFU

4 December 2025 | Announcements

The Employment Relations Authority has referred Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU to facilitation.to progress bargaining.

Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today’s strike

28 November 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 28 November.

Fire and Emergency says strike action compromises public safety

28 November 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says people must be extra careful with fire safety today.

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

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