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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Fireworks and open-air fires banned in parts of Otago

News and media|16 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has prohibited outdoor fires and fireworks activity in Central Otago, Naseby, and upper Waitaki from today until further notice.

Waipara fire update

News and media|30 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to respond to the fire in a plantation north of Waipara in North Canterbury.

What to do after a fire

Found in: Home fire safety | In the event of a fire

Being involved in a serious fire can be scary and life changing. Here are some people you can turn to for help, and some tips for picking up the pieces.

Notice of Extension for Statement of Intent and Statement of Performance Expectations

News and media|17 June 2020

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand has requested a one-month extension to the statutory reporting timeframes for our 2020–2024 Statement of Intent (SOI) and 2020/21 Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE).

Recall: Power Supply Unit for Zebra thermal industrial printers
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The power supply units (PSU) can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture. Overheating posing a fire hazard.

Tapu Te Ranga Marae fire accidental investigation finds

News and media|28 June 2019

A fire investigation report into a devastating blaze at Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Wellington on 9 June has found it was accidental.

Emergency response plans

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Hazardous substances

If your business deals with large quantities of hazardous substances, you must have an Emergency Response Plan to ensure their safe management.

Support services

Found in: Our commitments | Eke Taumata

If you are experiencing or have experienced unwanted behaviour it can be distressing and challenging.