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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44 Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel recognised with international award

News and media|5 September 2025

The New South Wales State Emergency Service has announced that 44 Fire and Emergency New Zealand and 7 National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) personnel will be recognised with the Commissioner’s Unit Citation for their actions during the 2022 Flood Response.

Changes to fire season in Wairoa

News and media|3 March 2020

The current fire season in all Rural Zones in Wairoa, including Department of Conservation land, has changed from Prohibited to Restricted.

Waipara update #7

News and media|4 September 2024

The Waipara fire is now contained and controlled.

Restricted fire season revoked for coastal Waitaki

News and media|10 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in coastal Waitaki from 8am Saturday 11 May, until further notice.

Waitangi Bridge ship fire update #2

News and media|4 June 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have brought the fire on The Tui in Paihia under control this morning.

Differentiating Strong and Struggling Volunteer Brigades - Report #150 (2017)
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The focus of this research was to identify the key factors that differentiate strong and struggling volunteer brigades.

KPMG Independent Assessment of the Behaviour and Conduct Office
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s (FENZ) interim Behaviour and Conduct Office (BCO) has been providing oversight and coordination of complaints.

Getting the best results for Fire and Emergency training programmes

News and media|2 October 2023

Te Pūkenga is working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to enhance quality assurance and professional development within its assessment regime.