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

Search results for evacuation reports

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Port Hills fire update #5

News and media|14 February 2024

Twenty-two Fire and Emergency crews will continue fire operations at a vegetation fire on the Port Hills, Christchurch overnight.

Kensington Fire Update #1

News and media|27 October 2023

Firefighters continue to work at the scene of this morning’s house fire in Kensington, Dunedin.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #5

News and media|3 November 2022

Four helicopters with monsoon buckets are dropping thousands of litres of water on the Pegasus Bay fire this morning, while seven ground crews are working on the flanks. Two fixed wing waterbombing aircraft are on their way to join the air attack.

Fire Engineering Unit

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

The Fire Engineering Unit (FEU) is also referred to as its old name, Design Review Unit (DRU). Core responsibilities - Design review, Fire engineering brief, Post incident analysis, Technical advice..

General enquiries and questions

Found in: Contact us

Call 111 for emergencies or extreme weather events If you require assistance, please call 111 instead of submitting this form.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports Part 4
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Information Request (OIA) Pigeon Valley Fire Investigation Report part 2

Lake Ōhau wildfire investigation completed

News and media|18 November 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today published two reports into the Lake Ōhau fire of 4 October 2020; the Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and the Lake Ōhau Operational Review.

Emergency Services Information Summary for Service Stations

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Hazardous substances

To ensure we can respond to incidents involving hazardous substances promptly and safely, Fire and Emergency needs to have accurate information about those substances and where they are located.