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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Marlborough south zone moves back to restricted fire season

News and media|23 March 2023

The Marlborough south zone will move back into a restricted fire season as of 8am this morning (23 March) until further notice.

Waikato / Coromandel changes to open fire season

News and media|12 March 2021

Waikato/Coromandel is changing from a restricted to an open fire season at 8 am on Friday 12 March.

Waikari Fire Update #4

News and media|20 February 2024

Three crews of firefighters are back at work on the Waikari fire in the Hurinui District this morning, supported by one helicopter.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive - Muriwai Search and Rescue

News and media|15 February 2023

On Monday night, two of our firefighters were trapped in a collapsed house after a landslide at Muriwai.

Tasman fire largely contained

News and media|24 January 2023

Firefighters and four helicopters are working on a fire burning on conservation land on the northern side of the Shenandoah Saddle in the Tasman District.

Tapu Te Ranga Marae fire accidental investigation finds

News and media|28 June 2019

A fire investigation report into a devastating blaze at Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Wellington on 9 June has found it was accidental.

Our story

Found in: About Us | What we do

Learn about the history of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, from the early days of localised fire services to the unified organisation that exists today.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today's NZPFU strike

News and media|27 February 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 27 February, the fourteenth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.