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

Search results for Incident reports

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Cyclone Gabrielle Update #2

News and media|13 February 2023

Fire and Emergency has received a steady flow of calls to incidents related to strong winds overnight.

Waipara update #7

News and media|4 September 2024

The Waipara fire is now contained and controlled.

Our structure

Found in: About Us | What we do

The Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand is appointed by the Minister of Internal Affairs. Find out more about our structure and key people.

Titahi Fire Update #5

News and media|13 January 2024

Two crews of firefighters will be on duty at the fireground in Whitireia Park, Titahi Bay today.

South Auckland Scrap Metal Fire final update

News and media|1 June 2023

The fire at the scrap metal yard on James Fletcher Drive in Favona, Auckland, is now out.

Pūrongo ā Tau | Annual Report 2022/23

Found in: About Us | Key documents

Fire and Emergency responds to tornado in Paraparaumu

News and media|11 April 2023

Fire and Emergency is responding to calls for assistance following a tornado in Paraparaumu this morning.

Alcohol and fire: a strategic review - report #112 (2011)
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This report details the New Zealand Fire Service strategies to minimise the risk of fire associated with alcohol consumption.