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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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.

Waiharara Fire Update 27 December 2021

News and media|27 December 2021

Ground crews and heavy machinery are working at three locations in the Kaimaumau / Waiharara area today, with three helicopters on standby.

OIA 20050 - Incidents attended by Howick appliances by incident types (5 years)
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Official Information Act request - OIA 20050 response

Encouraging fire safety ownership effective methods for working with at risk rural communities - Report #113 (2011)
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This Southland-based research was designed to improve fire safety outcomes for rural
communities with a particular vulnerability to fire.

North Island Weather Update 2 February #3

News and media|2 February 2023

For the 24 hours from 12.01am on Wednesday 1 February Fire and Emergency’s Communication Centres received 413 calls across the country.

Outdoor and rural fire safety

Learn about Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fire control powers and how we use them to reduce the risk of unwanted fire, particularly around outdoor fires, for the management of public safety.

No matter what the fire season is, you still need to comply with our safety guidelines and any council bylaws and regional council requirements relating to smoke nuisance and discharges to the air, even if you are issued with a fire permit from Fire and Emergency.

OIA 21515 - All incidents attended by all stations and incident types for 2025
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Official Information Act request - OIA 21515 response