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 says strike action compromises public safety

28 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says people must be extra careful with fire safety today.

Otago and Southland vegetation fire updates

27 Whiringa-ā-rangi 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 Whiringa-ā-rangi 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.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand - NZPFU should call off tomorrow's strike

27 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Announcements

The NZPFU urged to call off its strike while the ERA considers independent facilitation.

Pause plans for outdoor fires please!

26 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Announcements

Hot and windy conditions forecast for much of Canterbury, South Canterbury and Otago have prompted Fire and Emergency to warn people of an increased fire risk.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Statement on Application for Facilitation

25 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Announcements

Statement on Application for Facilitation

Waiuku fire update

25 Whiringa-ā-rangi 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 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025 | Emergency Information

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