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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Canterbury Fires Update #4

News and media|19 January 2024

Please see below updates on the fires in Canterbury today.

New local leadership structure at Fire and Emergency

News and media|27 September 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today reached a milestone as New Zealand’s first unified firefighting organisation, marking the stand-up of 17 new districts.

What it takes to volunteer

Found in: Work or Volunteer with us | Volunteer for us

Volunteering is rewarding, yet it also takes commitment.

Toxicity of Building Contents in building fires #173 [2019]
PDF

This evidence review explores the contribution of common furnishing materials to fire death or injury as a result of toxic smoke inhalation in NZ.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #4

News and media|10 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to battle the vegetation fire in Whangārei today.

Recall: Apple Beats Pill XL Portable Wireless Speakers
PDF

Apple.com in conjunction with Beatsbydre.com has issued a voluntary recall due to potential overheating which may result in a fire.

Transitional Levy

Found in: About Us | The Fire and Emergency levy

The levy is payable on all contracts of insurance against the risk of fire where assets in New Zealand are covered. Find the applicable rate for your assets.

Fire and Emergency welcomes 28 new firefighters

News and media|10 December 2020

An outdoor instructor, beekeeper and paramedic were among 28 new recruits who graduated as firefighters today at Fire and Emergency’s National Training Centre in Rotorua.