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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New Year Honours recipients recognised

News and media|23 July 2020

Today Paul McGill was formally made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Hon. Paul Swain thanked each of the recipients for making a difference to their communities and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Port Hills fire update #2

News and media|14 February 2024

Ten helicopters and 15 trucks and tankers are now fighting the Port Hills fire near Christchurch.

Waikari Valley fire update #3

News and media|19 February 2024

The fire at Waikari Valley jumped its containment line this afternoon, but more than 50 firefighters, with assistance from two helicopters, have been working successfully to contain it once again.

Pukaki Downs fire update #3

News and media|21 September 2023

6am update Six helicopters will be operating at the Pukaki Downs fire this morning.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #9

News and media|9 November 2025

Firefighting has been suspended overnight on the Tongariro fire, with Fire and Emergency keeping crews on duty to monitor the fire.

Independent Complaint and Review Authority (ICRA) Annual Report June 2024
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Annual report on the delivery of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Dispute Resolution Scheme (the Scheme) under subpart 5 of Part 4 of the Act 2017.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #2

News and media|2 November 2022

The Woodend Beach Holiday Park is being evacuated as a precaution, with the park currently in the direct path of the fire as it heads south from Pegasus Beach.

Glasnevin fire update #3

News and media|6 February 2024

Glasnevin fire.