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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Auckland City Station Asbestos Update

News and media|2 May 2023

Please attribute to Sarah Sinclair, Deputy Chief Executive Organisational Strategy and Capability Development: Independent consultants have completed comprehensive air purity testing of the entire level 2 in Auckland City Fire Station’s South wing.

Fire ban lifted in three areas of Otago

News and media|23 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire seasons for Otago Central, Lakes, and Upper Waitaki zones from 8am, Thursday 23 April, until further notice.

Kirwee fire update #10

News and media|6 February 2024

Firefighters have continued to make good process on extinguishing the fire at Kirwee on Tuesday.

Six-person team to assist with wildfire response in Canada

News and media|5 August 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying six incident management specialists to Canada this week to support the country’s response to extensive wildfires.

New Fire Truck for Karamea

News and media|13 October 2022

The Karamea Volunteer Fire Brigade is set to receive a new fire truck this week.

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Bay of Plenty Local Advisory Committee

News and media|15 July 2024

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected in our national and local planning.

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.

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.