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.

This page is available in English
View in English

Showing 8 of 1339 news articles.

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.

Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #1

12 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has responded to a small number of 111 calls overnight as a result of the weather across parts of the North Island.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for significant weather event

10 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ working with NEMA and CDEM on Cyclone Vaianu preparations.