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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Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

News and media|20 December 2022

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.

Strike period safety warning - NZPFU declines request to agree community safety process

News and media|16 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public to take care and be vigilant during today’s strike by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

Fire and Emergency firefighters support United States

News and media|6 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has extended its international support fighting wildfires to the United States.

Fire and Emergency NZ alerted to 12 incidents in urban areas during strike period

News and media|19 August 2022

Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says Fire and Emergency NZ was alerted to 12 incidents in the main urban areas covered primarily by career firefighters between 11am and 12pm today (Friday 19 August). There were 22 calls to Fire and Emergency in total across the country.

Proactive releases, OIA responses and Data Sharing

Found in: About Us

Our statutory documents, like our Annual Report and Statement of Performance Expectations, are available the in Key Documents section of the website.

Levy payments and forms

Found in: About Us | The Fire and Emergency levy

A guide to paying the Fire and Emergency levy, including links to relevant forms and tips on avoiding common errors.

Southland fire season change

News and media|26 January 2022

All of Southland is now in a restricted fire season.
The change occurred at 8am Wednesday 26 January 2022, and means anyone planning to light an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit.

Remember to pēhia te button | press the pātene to check your smoke alarms this daylight saving

News and media|30 March 2023

This daylight saving, Sunday 2 April, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is encouraging everyone to remember to pēhia te button | press the pātene to check their smoke alarms are in working order.