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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New members for Local Advisory Committees

News and media|11 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is pleased to announce appointments to our Chatham Islands and Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committees.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand to assist in NSW flood response

News and media|25 May 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will send six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales.

Incident reports

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Large structure fire in Favona Auckland contained

News and media|1 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have contained a large structure fire in Favona, Auckland and are now working to extinguish it.

Lake Ōhau wildfire investigation completed

News and media|18 November 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today published two reports into the Lake Ōhau fire of 4 October 2020; the Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and the Lake Ōhau Operational Review.

Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

News and media|9 February 2024

The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.

Check the forecast before you light - Canterbury

News and media|17 September 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants Cantabrians to think about the weather if they are planning to burn this spring.

Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care

News and media|8 January 2026

Starting tomorrow, the temperature is heating up across the Hawke’s Bay, particularly in the Ahuriri Heretaunga, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Northern Tararua areas.