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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Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation renew their Service Agreement

News and media|25 February 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have signed a new three-year Operational Service Agreement.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #4

News and media|13 February 2023

The number of people calling 111 for assistance in Cyclone Gabrielle is increasing in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel.

New Zealand International Conference Centre: Fire Investigation Report, Operational Review and Action Plan

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire Investigation Report into the cause and origin of the 2019 New Zealand International Conference Centre fireFire and Emergency New Zealand has released the Fire Investigation Report determining the cause and origin of the fire at the New Zealand International Conference Centre in central Auckland on 22 October 2019.

Pukaki Downs fire update #2

News and media|20 September 2023

10.15pm update Six properties have been evacuated as a precaution due to the large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.

Tongariro Forest Park Fire Update #1

News and media|8 November 2025

Firefighters supported by helicopters are tackling a large vegetation fire in the Tongariro Forest Park, which is covering an estimated 50 hectares.

Unsafe driver behaviour putting firefighters at risk

News and media|10 June 2025

Firefighters are urging the public to take more care when driving around accident scenes as near misses continue to increase.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #7

News and media|3 November 2022

The 130 evacuated residents of the Woodend Beach Holiday Park will be allowed to return home this evening as of 5pm through a managed re-occupation.

Port Hills update #13

News and media|16 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to stay away from the Port Hills area for their recreational activities this weekend.