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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Fire and Emergency New Zealand accepts all findings from the Public Service Commission’s review into our handling of a series of inter-related complaints

News and media|28 May 2025

This report reviews the handling of a series of inter-related complaints made since 2016 by Sarah Hullah who was a volunteer to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and its predecessor organisation, the New Zealand Fire Service.

Waikari Fire Update #6

News and media|21 February 2024

Three crews of firefighters are working on the Waikari fireground today, digging out hotspots that were identified by Fire and Emergency’s drone team last night.

Waikari Fire Update #4

News and media|20 February 2024

Three crews of firefighters are back at work on the Waikari fire in the Hurinui District this morning, supported by one helicopter.

Matakana Fire Update #7

News and media|26 December 2023

Firefighting is expected to continue on Matakana Island for several days.

Auckland Hillside Road recycling plant fire update #3

News and media|24 April 2025

The large fire at a recycling plant on Hillside Road, Wairau Valley in Auckland has been brought under control.

Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update #2

News and media|31 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are back on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today, where the large vegetation fire has not grown further overnight.

Vegetation fire along Bay of Plenty train track now contained

News and media|30 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls to a large vegetation fire burning along the railway line by Wainui South Road, Whakamarama in Western Bay of Plenty at 12.40 today.