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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New Zealand International Conference Centre: Fire Investigation Report, Operational Review and Action Plan

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire Investigation Report into the cause and origin of the 2019 New Zealand International Conference Centre fireFire and Emergency New Zealand has released the Fire Investigation Report determining the cause and origin of the fire at the New Zealand International Conference Centre in central Auckland on 22 October 2019.

Fires restricted in Waikato district from Friday

News and media|9 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared that all of the Waikato district will be in a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 10 January until further notice.

43 new Urban Search and Rescue recruits learn emergency skills

News and media|3 December 2020

43 new technicians, medics and logisticians have joined Fire and Emergency’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team.

Neighbourhood Support New Zealand Signs Relationship Agreement with Fire and Emergency New Zealand

News and media|19 October 2020

Our communities were made even safer today with the signing of a Relationship Agreement between Neighbourhood Support New Zealand and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Extreme fire danger in Northland

News and media|3 March 2020

With over 100 avoidable fires already in Northland this fire season Fire and Emergency is urging people to pay attention the total fire ban.

A big thanks to Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s nearly 12,000 volunteers

News and media|14 June 2024

"Volunteers are the backbone of New Zealand’s fire response, and every day we are grateful for their commitment, skill and professionalism," Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand to deploy wildfire personnel to Canada

News and media|19 July 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand along with the Department of Conservation and Forest Protection Services will send seven incident management team members to assist Canada with its wildfire response in British Columbia.

Waimea moves into restricted fire season

News and media|3 December 2024

High temperatures and lower rainfall have prompted Fire and Emergency New Zealand to change the fire season in the Waimea fire zone from open to restricted from today.