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 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.

Fire and Emergency urges New Zealanders to prepare for elevated wildfire risk this summer icon

Fire and Emergency urges New Zealanders to prepare for elevated wildfire risk this summer

31 August 2026 | Announcements

As we enter Spring, El Niño conditions are likely to develop and strengthen over the coming months. We urge people to prepare.

Fire and Emergency welcomes home first deployment from North American wildfires icon

Fire and Emergency welcomes home first deployment from North American wildfires

29 August 2026 | Announcements

The first contingent of New Zealanders deployed to North America to help manage wildfires has returned home today.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 25 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 25 incidents during today’s strike

28 August 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls to 25 incidents during today's NZPFU strike.

Moana Fire Station upgrade delivers better facilities and improved resilience icon

Moana Fire Station upgrade delivers better facilities and improved resilience

28 August 2026 | Announcements

Moana’s Volunteer Firefighters and supporters will be in celebration mode when their upgraded fire station is officially opened tomorrow.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

26 August 2026 | Announcements

Calls for 15 incidents during today's NZPFU strike, seven in strike impacted areas.