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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Multiple vegetation fires in vicinity of Tongariro National Park

8 December 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a fire on the eastern side of State Highway 47 in the vicinity of Tongariro National Park.

Otago and Southland vegetation fire updates

27 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been responding to a number of vegetation fires across Otago and Southland this afternoon and into the evening.

Firefighters responding to vegetation fires across Otago and Southland

27 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a number of vegetation fires across the lower South Island this afternoon as high winds take hold.

Waiuku fire update

25 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have extinguished a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland and are preparing to hand the site back to the owners.

Smoke advisory for fire in Waiuku

25 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland last night just before 11pm.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #14

11 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to move from offensive firefighting to patrolling and monitoring the area burnt by the fire in Tongariro National Park.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #13

11 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Drones with thermal imaging equipment have begun checking the flanks of the Tongariro National Park fireground for hotspots.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #12

10 November 2025 | Emergency Information

A Fire and Emergency observation flight this afternoon has found no visible signs of fire following today’s rainfall.