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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Wellington diesel spill update

News and media|6 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are at the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington this morning.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 22 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|9 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 9 January, the eighth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

News and media|29 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people to be vigilant during their Lunar New Year celebrations.

Ahuroa Volunteer Fire Brigade

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This is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community.

Karekare Volunteer Fire Brigade

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Hunua Volunteer Fire Brigade

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Awhitu Volunteer Fire Brigade

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Extreme fire danger in Otago over Easter

News and media|1 April 2021

There is extreme or very high fire danger in Otago over Easter. Fire permits are suspended across Otago & open air fires are temporarily prohibited in the Otago Central Zone.