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.

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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.

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.

Tongariro fire update #2

News and media|8 December 2025

Five helicopters and multiple crews are working to extinguish a large vegetation fire near Tongariro National Park.

The Fire and Emergency levy

Found in: About Us

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is mainly funded by a levy on contracts of insurance where property is insured against the risk of fire.

New first response units now serving Kawau Island, Clutha Valley in medical emergencies

News and media|25 June 2026

Two new Fire and Emergency New Zealand First Responder Units came into being this week to respond to medical emergencies in their communities – one in the north and the other in the south.

Restricted fire season for Hawke’s Bay

News and media|15 March 2021

Hawke’s Bay is now in a restricted fire season.

Restricted fire season for Gisborne /Tairawhiti

News and media|13 March 2021

Gisborne/Tairwahiti is now in a restricted fire season, effective from 8am Saturday March 13 2021.

Prohibited fire season for Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|6 March 2024

The Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury will be moving to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 6 March, until further notice.