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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New fire station opens in Marlborough

17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements

Flaxbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate the official opening of their new fire station on Sunday.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 12 incidents during today’s strike

17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended 12 incidents during the midday to 1pm strike. Eight in areas impacted by the strike.

Kaiteriteri gas leak - final update

17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront.

Firefighters respond to large gas leak in Kaiteriteri

17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information

People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront.

Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

16 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will undertake a strike tomorrow.

Fire ban lifted in parts of Otago

15 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Otago Central, Naseby and Lakes zones into a restricted fire season as of 8am on Wednesday 15 April.

Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone moves to open fire season

14 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone will move into an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 14 April, until further notice.

Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #2

12 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu.