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 FIRE SAFETY

Showing 8 of 800 results

Page 68 of 100

Northland and Auckland Severe Weather Event Update #1

News and media|9 Haratua 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to multiple weather related incidents due to the severe weather across the upper North Island.

Fire and Emergency NZ releases Auckland Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle Operational Review

News and media|19 Paengawhāwhā 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today released an internal operational review into its responses to the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in January and February last year.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Statement on Application for Facilitation

News and media|25 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has applied to the Employment Relations Authority for independent facilitation to try and resolve its long-running industrial dispute with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

Cook safely with hāngī, umu, and lovo this Christmas

News and media|22 Hakihea 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to safely use cultural cooking methods over the summer.

Auckland weather update #2

News and media|27 Kohitātea 2023

Auckland fire crews are continuing to respond to over 500 calls for assistance from people affected by the heavy rain.

Outdoor fires restricted in parts of Otago, fireworks ban for Lakes

News and media|19 Hakihea 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned fireworks in the Queenstown Lakes area, and restricted open-air fires in the Strath Taieri, Coastal Waitaki and Lakes areas from 8am on Friday 20 December until further notice.

Prepare now for severe winds in Canterbury

News and media|12 Mahuru 2021

Fire and Emergency NZ is warning people to prepare now for severe gales forecast to hit most of Canterbury this afternoon and overnight.

Port Hills update #14

News and media|17 Huitanguru 2024

Firefighting on the Port Hills will focus on consolidating the perimeter of the fire and extinguishing hotspots today.