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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OIA 20128 - The number of sprinkler PFA connections in New Zealand
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Official Information Act request - OIA 20128 response

Onehunga fire update

News and media|7 February 2024

A large timber and waste fire in Onehunga is now contained.

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary

News and media|10 October 2024

Cromwell’s Chief Fire Officer Neil Gillespie, a volunteer firefighter for 31 years, is welcoming the opportunity to celebrate the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary this weekend and to reflect on a brigade built on pride in a common purpose.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports Part 2
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Information Request (OIA) Rabbit Island Fire Investigation Report

25 new career firefighters join the Fire and Emergency New Zealand team

News and media|18 September 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomed 25 new career firefighters at a graduation ceremony in Rotorua today.

Bay of Plenty moves to open fire season

News and media|29 January 2026

The Bay of Plenty will move to an open fire season from 9am Friday 30 January, until further notice.

Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone moves to open fire season

News and media|14 April 2026

The Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone will move into an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 14 April, until further notice.

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.