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 reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

News and media|16 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 17 April, between midday and 1pm.

New Zealand firefighters deploy to Victoria

News and media|19 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent 22 firefighters to Victoria today, following a formal request from Emergency Management Victoria.

Manawatū Whanganui moves back to an open fire season

News and media|30 March 2022

The Manawatū Whanganui fire District has moved back to an open fire season as of 8 am, Wednesday 30 March.

This applies to all areas within Horowhenua, Ruapehu, Manawatū, Rangitikei, Whanganui District Councils and the Palmerston North City Council.

Keep looking while you’re cooking

News and media|12 May 2022

Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders to never leave cooking unattended following two recent house fires in Auckland.

Celebrating our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

News and media|4 May 2022

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world celebrate the mahi of all firefighters, past and present, and the service they have given and continue to give to their communities

Forecast wind sparks fire warnings for Northland next week

News and media|6 December 2024

Fire and Emergency is urging Northland people to avoid lighting fires, as wind adds extra fire risk to the hot, dry conditions.

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

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