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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Our structure

Found in: About Us | What we do

The Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand is appointed by the Minister of Internal Affairs. Find out more about our structure and key people.

Outdoor fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury

News and media|24 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will lift restrictions on outdoor fires for Canterbury at 8am on Wednesday 26 March until further notice.

Dispatcher recruitment process

Found in: Work or Volunteer for us | Become a Dispatcher

Being a Fire and Emergency Dispatcher is a challenging but extremely rewarding career.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #6

News and media|13 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk tonight, as they respond to a surge in calls from an ever-widening area of the North Island.

Notifying fumigation activity

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Hazardous substances

Fumigants are used to control a variety of pests and are important for agriculture, horticulture and biosecurity.

Outdoor fires to be restricted in Manawatū-Whanganui district

News and media|7 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for parts of the Manawatū-Whanganui district from 8am on Friday 7 February until further notice.

Waipoua River fire update #2

News and media|27 February 2025

Eight helicopters, five heavy machinery and around 50 firefighters are back fighting the Waipoua River fire today.

It’s Escape Week - are you prepared to escape in a house fire?

News and media|10 February 2020

This week (9 - 15 February) marks the start of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s first ‘Escape Week’.