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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Set fireworks off safely this Guy Fawkes

News and media|1 November 2021

Fire and Emergency wants anyone setting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes to carefully plan their display.

Waikato Local Advisory Committee members appointed

News and media|26 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Waikato.

Taranaki Local Advisory Committee members appointed

News and media|26 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Taranaki.

Nelson-Tasman Local Advisory Committee members appointed

News and media|26 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the seven New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Nelson-Tasman.

Incidents and news

Access our incident report data from the last seven days and all announcements from Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Change in fire season for the Kaipara District

News and media|5 March 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Kaipara District from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season at 8am Friday 5 March.

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Auckland weather update #2

News and media|27 January 2023

Auckland fire crews are continuing to respond to over 500 calls for assistance from people affected by the heavy rain.