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

7 May 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public to take extra care during the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) strike tomorrow.

Wellington weather event update

20 April 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been busy responding to weather related callouts across Wellington today.

Fire and Emergency responds to flooding across Wellington

20 April 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency has been alerted to more than 150 weather-related events in Wellington this morning.

Kaiteriteri gas leak - final update

17 April 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront.

Firefighters respond to large gas leak in Kaiteriteri

17 April 2026 | Emergency Information

People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront.

Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #2

12 April 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu.

Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #1

12 April 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has responded to a small number of 111 calls overnight as a result of the weather across parts of the North Island.

Springvale Fire Update 2

25 February 2026 | Emergency Information

Firefighters supported by four helicopters have contained and largely suppressed a large grass fire in the Springfield area near Clyde.