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.

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Fire and Emergency received calls to 17 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|21 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 21 November, the time of the strike action by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

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.

Papakura fire contained but smoke alert remains in force

News and media|5 March 2025

Firefighters have contained a large fire burning at a metal recycling premises in Papakura, but the fire is expected to take several hours to fully extinguish.

Waikato wetland fire update #7

News and media|23 October 2024

A drone sighting in the area near the Waikato wetland fire forced Fire and Emergency to halt all air operations for a short time this afternoon.

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.

Fire and Emergency NZ hopeful for progress with bargaining

News and media|14 October 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is hopeful for settlement of a collective agreement with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) after receiving recommendations made by mediator/facilitator Graeme Colgan.

The voice of the family: research with families of volunteers Report #159 (2017)
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This report recommends practical solutions that Fire and Emergency New Zealand can implement to support families of volunteers.