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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Lee Valley fire update #9

News and media|9 February 2024

Firefighters have established the 1.2-kilometre containment line at the Lee Valley fire.

Fire permits suspended in Grey District

News and media|19 January 2023

Fire and Emergency has suspended all fire permits in the Grey District due to the current water shortage and will not be issuing any new permits until there has been significant rainfall.

Auckland Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle Operational Review

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Due to the significance of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, an internal operational review into Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s response has been undertaken.

Employers of volunteers

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Fire and Emergency celebrates Canterbury station openings

News and media|8 May 2023

Fire and Emergency is celebrating significant work being completed in its post-earthquake reconstruction programme in Christchurch.

Fire and Emergency NZ releases Auckland Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle Operational Review

News and media|19 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today released an internal operational review into its responses to the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in January and February last year.

North Waikato wetland fire update #14

News and media|27 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the North Waikato wetland fire ground back to the Department of Conservation.

Restricted fire season for Bay of Plenty

News and media|13 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Bay of Plenty to a restricted fire season at 5pm on Tuesday 13 January, until further notice.