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 #4

News and media|7 February 2024

Firefighting has paused overnight at Lee Valley, but heavy machinery operators will be working through the night to cut firebreaks.

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

News and media|28 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 morning, Wednesday 29 April, between 7.30am and 8.30am.

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

News and media|24 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike today, Friday 24 April, between midday and 1pm.

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

News and media|9 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 10 April) between midday and 1pm.

Te Puna Snodgrass Road vegetation fire update #4

News and media|21 November 2024

A vegetation fire in shelter belts on Snodgrass Road near Te Puna, Bay of Plenty, is now contained with three crews back on the fire ground today monitoring and mopping up hot spots.

Otago Heavy Rainfall Update #1

News and media|4 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to flood-related calls in and around Dunedin, with coastal Otago remaining under a red warning for continued heavy rain today.

Fire and Emergency urges New Zealanders to prepare for elevated wildfire risk this summer

News and media|31 August 2026

As we enter spring, forecasts from Earth Sciences New Zealand and Fire and Emergency New Zealand indicate El Niño conditions are likely to develop and strengthen over the coming months, with some guidance suggesting the event could become one of the stronger El Niño events on record.

Preventing unwanted alarms

Found in: Building fire safety | Building fire alarms

Every year we attend over 20,000 false-alarm calls. Here's how your business can reduce the number of false alarms in your buildings.