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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Information Request (OIA) Rabbit Island Fire Investigation Report

Change in fire seasons for Auckland region

News and media|13 May 2020

The fire seasons for the Auckland mainland and the populated Hauraki Gulf Islands are changing.

Seven-person specialist team to assist in Canadian wildfires

News and media|8 July 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba, Canada to support the province’s wildfire response.

Bridge Hill fire update #4

News and media|5 December 2024

Fire and Emergency is encouraging residents of Castle Hill Village to self-evacuate this evening.

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.

Incidents and news

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

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.

Otago’s Lakes zone enters restricted fire season

News and media|8 December 2023

The Lakes zone in Otago will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Saturday 9 December, until further notice.