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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NZ firefighters awarded medals for service in Australian bushfires

News and media|11 November 2022

Firefighters throughout New Zealand have been honoured for their service by the Australian Government with the Australia National Emergency Medal for helping battle massive Australian bushfires.

New ground for Christchurch Fire Station

News and media|6 June 2019

The site of the first fire station in New Zealand to be built alongside a university was officially blessed today.

Parikino fire update #4

News and media|15 December 2025

A crew will monitor a vegetation fire burning in Lismore Forest near Parikino overnight, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Indoor fires and heaters

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Did you know that one in six house fires start in the bedroom?

Fire and Emergency received calls for 12 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|29 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 12 incidents between 7.30am and 8.30am today, Wednesday 29 April, the twenty-eighth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|6 May 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 15 incidents between 4.30pm and 5.30pm today, Wednesday 6 May, the thirtieth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

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

News and media|24 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 24 April, the twenty-seventh time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 12 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|17 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 12 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 17 April, the twenty-sixth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.