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.

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Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

2 Kohitātea 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the NZPFU.

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful icon

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful

2 Kohitātea 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging the public to remain extra careful when members of the NZPFU undertake a one-hour strike today.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated icon

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

31 Hakihea 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand congratulates seven personnel who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours List released today.

Update: NZPFU calls off its strike today icon

Update: NZPFU calls off its strike today

26 Hakihea 2025 | Announcements

National Commander says it is a positive development that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has called off its one-hour strike for today.

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful icon

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful

26 Hakihea 2025 | Announcements

Be extra careful NZPFU strike again today

Fernhill Fire Hawke’s Bay Update #4 icon

Fernhill Fire Hawke’s Bay Update #4

24 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

Fernhill Fire in Hawke's Bay now fully contained and 95 percent extinguished.

Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #3 icon

Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #3

23 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire at Fernhill in Hawkes Bay has been contained with no additional damage to structures.

Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #2 icon

Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #2

23 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are close to containing a vegetation fire at Fernhill in Hawkes Bay, but the fire is not yet under control.