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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News and media|13 February 2023

This page will be updated with information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle as the situation develops.

New Year Honours recipients recognised

News and media|22 May 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from across New Zealand have been presented with New Year Royal Honours by the Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, at Government House in Wellington.

Recall: Alpine PDR Series Amplifiers
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Recall due to some Alpine PDR Series Amplifiers not having enough insulation resulting in potential overheating causing a fire.

Fire and Emergency welcomes 21 new career firefighters

News and media|1 April 2022

Twenty-one new career firefighters have joined Fire and Emergency.

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Recall: Can-Am Commander Off Road Utility Vehicle
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December 2012 - BRP are recalling the Can-Am Commander side-by-side off road utility vehicle because of a potential fire hazard.

Recall: Beko Dryer
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Beko has been made aware of a small no# of incidents involving our 6kg & 7kg Condenser Tumble Dryers manufactured between May - Oct 2012

Research and reports

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