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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Small mercury spill in Cromwell

News and media|8 September 2022

Fire and Emergency has been responding to a small spillage of mercury that occurred in a house in Cromwell about 12.30pm today.

Information about 111 calls and the IVR system Appendix 2 part 2
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Information Request (OIA)

Stay safe with lithium ion batteries

News and media|20 December 2019

This Christmas many people will receive gifts which contain lithium ion rechargeable batteries.

Fireworks banned around Christchurch

News and media|16 December 2020

Fire and Emergency is banning the use of fireworks in a number of locations around Christchurch.

24 new career firefighters join Fire and Emergency New Zealand

News and media|27 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed 24 new career firefighters at their graduation ceremony at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Rotorua.

Dispatcher duties and entry requirements

Found in: Work or Volunteer with us | Become a Dispatcher

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is our country’s unified fire and emergency services organisation that proudly serves our communities 24/7, 365 days a year.

Protect your home from outdoor fires

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety

Other people’s fires can threaten your home. There's a lot you can do as a homeowner to protect your property from fires that have grown out of control.

Fireworks and sky lanterns banned in Wellington District

News and media|9 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks and sky lanterns for the Wellington District, including the Wairarapa, until further notice.