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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Waiharara Wildfire Investigation Report

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

The wildfire at Waiharara in the Far North a year ago was devastating for the local community, and hugely destructive of a nearby wetland area.

Lee Valley Fire Update #3

News and media|7 February 2024

All six helicopters fighting the Lee Valley fire have been grounded because of a drone sighted in the area.

Kensington Fire Update #1

News and media|27 October 2023

Firefighters continue to work at the scene of this morning’s house fire in Kensington, Dunedin.

Fire and Emergency sending more resources to Westport

News and media|16 July 2021

Fire and Emergency NZ is ready to support civil defence on the West Coast and in Nelson-Tasman if communities need assistance during the storm.

Fernhill Fire Hawke’s Bay Update #4

News and media|24 December 2025

The grass fire at Fernhill in Hawke’s Bay which also burnt several buildings is now fully contained and 95 per cent extinguished.

Port Hills fire update #5

News and media|14 February 2024

Twenty-two Fire and Emergency crews will continue fire operations at a vegetation fire on the Port Hills, Christchurch overnight.

Pukaki Downs fire update #5 + media standup

News and media|21 September 2023

The fire at Pukaki Downs is still burning, but is largely confined within the existing perimeter.

Whangārei vegetation fire update

News and media|9 January 2025

Evacuations are underway for a number of homes near a large vegetation fire south of Whangārei.