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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News and media|29 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is, and always will be, committed to keeping our communities safe

Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs published today

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Fire and Emergency’s Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs – our BIM – has been published today on our website.

Rural Hawkes Bay moves to restricted fire season from Monday

News and media|12 October 2020

Rural Hawkes Bay will move to a restricted fire season on Monday 12 October.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #4

News and media|10 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to battle the vegetation fire in Whangārei today.

Fatigue in firefighting and associated support roles #178 [2020]
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This report is a review of literature examining the interventions & impact of fatigue on firefighting and associated support roles within FENZ

Whanaungatanga Wellbeing Survey 2023
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Detailed report of Whanaungatanga Wellbeing Survey 2023 results prepared for Fire and Emergency by Auckland University of Technology

Cyclone page demo

News and media|13 February 2023

This page will be updated with information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle as the situation develops.

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News and media|25 September 2025

When the clocks spring forward this weekend make that a reminder to check your smoke alarms are working and in the right places.