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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Proactive releases, OIA responses and Data Sharing

Found in: About Us

Proactive releases To be transparent and open about our work, we will release reports, briefings and other documents that are in the public interest.

Our story

Found in: About Us | What we do

Learn about the history of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, from the early days of localised fire services to the unified organisation that exists today.

Marlborough south zone moves back to restricted fire season

News and media|23 March 2023

The Marlborough south zone will move back into a restricted fire season as of 8am this morning (23 March) until further notice.

Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

News and media|20 December 2022

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.

New ground for Christchurch Fire Station

News and media|6 June 2019

The site of the first fire station in New Zealand to be built alongside a university was officially blessed today.

Auckland City Station Asbestos Update

News and media|2 May 2023

Please attribute to Sarah Sinclair, Deputy Chief Executive Organisational Strategy and Capability Development: Independent consultants have completed comprehensive air purity testing of the entire level 2 in Auckland City Fire Station’s South wing.

Recall: Home Collection Oscillating Fan Heater (re-announced)
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An assembly defect with the heater may cause internal wires to come into contact with the heating element, posing a potential fire risk.

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.