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

Search results for Incident reports

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Upper Waitaki Fire Update # 1

News and media|17 January 2024

Firefighters supported by three helicopters are working to bring a large grass fire under control near Lake Benmore in the Upper Waitaki area of Otago.

Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin

News and media|1 September 2023

A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated and one block remains cordoned off while Fire and Emergency crews continue making checks.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports Part 3
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Information Request (OIA) Pigeon Valley Fire Investigation Report part 1

Ashburton Vehicle Fire Operational and Health and Safety Reviews

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

On March 15, 2021, Fire and Emergency responded to a combine harvester fire on a farm near Ashburton.

2024 Port Hills Fire Investigation Report

News and media|24 September 2024

A fire investigation report into the Port Hills fire, which started on 14 February 2024, has located a specific origin area on private property but the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports Part 4
PDF

Information Request (OIA) Pigeon Valley Fire Investigation Report part 2

Auckland weather update 1 Feb update #1

News and media|1 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is responding to a steady stream of 111 calls relating to the current burst of rain in Auckland, after a quiet night.

New Zealand International Conference Centre Fire: Independent Operational Review

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire and Emergency New Zealand commissioned an independent operational review into the management of the NZICC fire to provide the opportunity to learn more about managing large complex fires in the centre of our biggest city.