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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Gas Leak - Karaka residents warned to stay indoors

News and media|26 March 2024

Residents living near the Hingaia Peninsula School in Karaka, Auckland, are advised to stay inside with doors and windows closed and await further instructions because of a gas leak in the area.

Mangakahia Fire Update #1

News and media|7 March 2025

Firefighters from six brigades, supported by five helicopters, are working to contain a large vegetation fire at Mangakahia in the Far North District of Te Tai Tokerau.

Papakura fire update #3

News and media|5 March 2025

Smoke from the fire at a Papakura metal recycling premises is being noticed over a larger area of Auckland due to a wind change.

Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast

News and media|3 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area until further notice.

Fire and Emergency NZ alerted to 12 incidents in urban areas during strike period

News and media|19 August 2022

Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says Fire and Emergency NZ was alerted to 12 incidents in the main urban areas covered primarily by career firefighters between 11am and 12pm today (Friday 19 August). There were 22 calls to Fire and Emergency in total across the country.

Kirwee and Glasnevin fire updates

News and media|7 February 2024

Please see below updates on the two fires in Canterbury, as well as comment from District Commander Dave Stackhouse.

Independent Muriwai Accident Investigation

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Following the deaths of two Fire and Emergency volunteer firefighters, Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg, in February 2023, Fire and Emergency commissioned an independent investigation to identify all the factors that contributed to this tragic event.

Auckland weather update #6

News and media|28 January 2023

Fire and Emergency crews responded to 719 weather related incidents in Waitemata, Auckland city and Counties Manukau between 12.01 am Friday morning (27 January) and 7.30am today (Saturday 28 January) District Manager Brad Mosby says there were 2,242 111 calls answered by Fire and Emergency Communications Centre staff, which resulted in 2074 calls for assistance during the weather event.