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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Parikino fire update #1

News and media|15 December 2025

Firefighters supported by helicopters will resume operations this morning to try and contain the fire burning in forestry near Parikino in the Whanganui District.

Smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives and property

News and media|12 May 2020

Smoke alarms and sprinkler systems saved two Auckland businesses yesterday (Monday 11 May) – a local rest home and a surgery practice - after successfully preventing fires from spreading or causing major damage.

Mangakahia Fire Update #2

News and media|8 March 2025

Firefighters are continuing work to contain the vegetation fire burning at Mangakahia in Northland, which began yesterday afternoon.

Bridge Hill fire update

News and media|5 December 2024

Fire and Emergency is continuing to fight the large vegetation fire at Bridge Hill, SH73 near Craigieburn.

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 and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

News and media|27 May 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike today, Wednesday 27 May, between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

News and media|21 May 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 22 May, between midday to 1pm.

Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

News and media|30 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 1 May, between midday and 1pm.