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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Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for significant weather event

News and media|10 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is preparing for the expected impacts of Cyclone Vaianu.

Kirwee Fire Update #3

News and media|5 February 2024

Seven aircraft and eight fresh crews of firefighters supported by heavy machinery will be attacking the large fire burning near Kirwee this morning.

New Zealand Professional Firefighters Collective Employment Agreement

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On this page: Current pay and conditions for Firefighter Pay and conditions for other positions covered by the PFU collective agreement Current pay and conditions for Firefighters The Collective Agreement between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the NZPFU covers members who are paid firefighters and station officers, communications centre staff, and other operational roles such as trainers, volunteer support officers, and advisors who deliver community readiness and risk reduction services to communities.

Total Fire Ban declared in Hawke’s Bay

News and media|10 February 2020

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Hawke’s Bay.

Prohibited fire season extends to all Wairarapa

News and media|22 January 2024

All of the Wairarapa moves into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Tuesday 23 January, until further notice.

Prohibited fire season declared in Manawatū

News and media|11 February 2020

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Manawatū, Rangitikei and Palmerston North districts.

Canterbury Fires Update #9

News and media|21 January 2024

All three large vegetation fires in North Canterbury remain contained and controlled with two in mop up stage.

Open fire season starts for Thames-Coromandel, Waikato Northern

News and media|18 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Waikato Northern and Thames-Coromandel Districts back to an open fire season from 8am this morning, Friday 18th April, until further notice.