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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Firefighters working to extinguish fire at Botany Downs icon

Firefighters working to extinguish fire at Botany Downs

16 Hereturikōkā 2026 | Announcements

Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in an air-conditioning unit on the roof of a building attached to the shopping mall at Botany Downs.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

14 Hereturikōkā 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 14 August

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

13 Hereturikōkā 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during NZPFU strike tomorrow at midday

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

12 Hereturikōkā 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency called to eight incidents in strike area today, including one house fire.

Major deployment of firefighters heading to the US this week icon

Major deployment of firefighters heading to the US this week

10 Hereturikōkā 2026 | Announcements

A large contingent of firefighters will leave for the USA tomorrow to support the response to wildfires in the north-west of the country.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s strike

7 Hereturikōkā 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today's NZPFU strike.

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

6 Hereturikōkā 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during NZPFU strike tomorrow at midday

Six-person team to assist with wildfire response in Canada icon

Six-person team to assist with wildfire response in Canada

5 Hereturikōkā 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying six incident management specialists to Canada this week to support the country’s response to extensive wildfires.