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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
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News and media

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More kiwi firefighters to deploy to help battle Canadian wildfires icon

More kiwi firefighters to deploy to help battle Canadian wildfires

29 July 2024 | Deployments

A second group of 21 firefighting personnel from Aotearoa New Zealand will leave tomorrow for Alberta, Canada to help fight the wildfires.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand to deploy wildfire personnel to Canada icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand to deploy wildfire personnel to Canada

19 July 2024 | Announcements

Seven incident management team members will head to Canada to assist with its wildfire response in British Columbia.

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Bay of Plenty Local Advisory Committee icon

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Bay of Plenty Local Advisory Committee

15 July 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country.

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Manawatū-Whanganui Local Advisory Committee icon

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Manawatū-Whanganui Local Advisory Committee

15 July 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country.

Investigation into fatal house fire in Manapouri complete icon

Investigation into fatal house fire in Manapouri complete

8 July 2024 | Community Education

An investigation into the cause of a fatal house fire in Manapouri, Southland last week is now complete.

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committee icon

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committee

8 July 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is recruiting new members for its Local Advisory Committee in Tairāwhiti.

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Chatham Islands Local Advisory Committee icon

Seeking new members for Fire and Emergency's Chatham Islands Local Advisory Committee

8 July 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is recruiting new members for its Local Advisory Committee in the Chatham Islands.

Fire and Emergency crews continue to offer support in Wairoa icon

Fire and Emergency crews continue to offer support in Wairoa

27 June 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Specialist Water Rescue teams remain in Wairoa assisting with recovery efforts.