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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Expect delays during career firefighters’ one-hour strike on Friday - be extra careful

News and media|15 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns, primarily served by career firefighters, to remain extra careful during the career firefighters’ full withdrawal of labour between 12pm and 1pm on Friday 17 October 2025.

Recall: Bosch freestanding gas cookers
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October 2016 - Bosch New Zealand have issued a voluntary safety recall on the gas connection fitted to certain models of freestanding gas cookers.

NZPFU strikes again, putting public safety at risk - people should be extra careful

News and media|5 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says it is extremely disappointing the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union (NZPFU) will undertake another one-hour strike today, now facilitation with the Employment Relations Authority has been granted.

Regulations for building tenants and occupants

Found in: Building fire safety

Research and reports

Found in: About Us

Information about Fire and Emergency New Zealand's research and reporting activities, including the Fire Research and Investigation Unit.

Consultation on the Fire and Emergency levy is now open

News and media|8 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today started public consultation on the proposed Fire and Emergency levy for the period 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2029.

CE Expenses: 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015
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Distracted cooking campaign: Stay off the stove

Found in: Fire safety campaign resources