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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St Arnaud taking charge of community preparedness

News and media|30 June 2023

Located on the edge of the picturesque Nelson Lakes National Park, the small community of St Arnaud knows its own risks – surrounded by high flammability native forests, it has limited access in and out of the village and only the Lake Rotoiti Volunteer Fire Brigade as the sole emergency service.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #4

News and media|13 February 2023

The number of people calling 111 for assistance in Cyclone Gabrielle is increasing in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel.

Change in fire seasons for Auckland region

News and media|28 March 2022

The fire seasons for Auckland mainland and the populated Hauraki Gulf Islands have changed as at 9am, Monday 28 March.

New East Coast Bays Fire Station officially opened

News and media|12 June 2021

Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti has today officially opened East Coast Bays’ new fire station on the North Shore.

Consultation on your local fire plan

News and media|17 May 2021

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

A Special Day for the Nation's Firefighters

News and media|4 May 2020

Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released a video celebrating our people on International Firefighters’ Day.

How do I make a complaint?

Found in: Our commitments | Eke Taumata

How to raise a complaint or seek advice Speaking up can be difficult.

Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland and Northland

News and media|14 March 2025

Fire and Emergency has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice.