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

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

15 September 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during tomorrow's NZPFU strike

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King's Birthday Honours recipients recognised

15 September 2026 | Announcements

Four Fire and Emergency personnel presented with their Royal Honours today

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

10 September 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during NZPFU strike tomorrow.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s strike

9 September 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 16 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Wednesday 9 September.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s strike

4 September 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 16 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Friday 4 September.

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

3 September 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during NZPFU strike tomorrow.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today’s strike

2 September 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 10 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Wednesday 2 September.

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

1 September 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during NZPFU strike tomorrow.