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 members will strike today - be extra careful

2 January 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging the public to remain extra careful when members of the NZPFU undertake a one-hour strike today.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

31 December 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand congratulates seven personnel who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours List released today.

Update: NZPFU calls off its strike today

26 December 2025 | Announcements

National Commander says it is a positive development that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has called off its one-hour strike for today.

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful

26 December 2025 | Announcements

Be extra careful NZPFU strike again today

Northernmost part of Aotearoa moving to a Prohibited Fire Season

23 December 2025 | Announcements

Outdoor fires will be banned in the northernmost part of Northland from midday today

Restricted Fire Season and temporary fireworks ban for parts of Otago

23 December 2025 | Announcements

A temporary fireworks ban starts tomorrow for Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki. Queenstown Lakes also moves to a Restricted Fire Season.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 14 incidents during today’s strike

19 December 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency receied calls for 14 incidents during today's one hour strike by NZPFU members.

Keep fire safety top of mind today as paid firefighters strike again at midday

19 December 2025 | Announcements

Keep fire safe today while NZPFU strikes again at midday