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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Northland and Auckland Severe Weather Event Update #1

9 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to multiple weather related incidents due to the severe weather across the upper North Island.

Fire and Emergency severe weather event update #2

4 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to closely monitor the weather warnings across the country to inform where it sends specialist resources.

Fire and Emergency prepares for incoming severe weather

3 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is closely monitoring the weather warnings across the country to inform where it sends additional resources - if they are needed.

Paraparaumu tornado update #2

11 April 2023 | Emergency Information

An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) drone crew will carry out an aerial assessment of damage following the tornado in Paraparaumu this morning. 

Fire and Emergency responds to tornado in Paraparaumu

11 April 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to calls for assistance following a tornado in Paraparaumu this morning.

Tasman tornado update #2

10 April 2023 | Emergency Information

Approximately 50 properties have been impacted by the tornado that hit Tasman on Monday afternoon.

Fire and Emergency responds to tornado in Nelson

10 April 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to calls for assistance following a tornado in Tasman about 1.20pm on Monday afternoon.

Transmission Gully crash/fuel leak 11am update

4 April 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews remain on the scene of the fuel spill at Transmission Gully.