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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Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3

News and media|8 December 2025

Aggressive air attack and ground operations against the fire in the Tongariro National Park will continue until dusk, as efforts continue to bring the fire under control.

West Coast LAC

Found in: About Us | Local Advisory Committees

West Coast Local Advisory Committee - mihi mai rā.

Firefighters remain at the scene of three South Island vegetation fires

News and media|9 December 2023

Fire crews and three helicopters have contained a fire burning on a steep hillside above Lake Dunstan in Central Otago and will continue working in strong winds to secure the perimeter until dark.

New Zealand Professional Firefighters Collective Employment Agreement

Found in: Work or Volunteer with us | Collective Employment Agreements

On this page: Current pay and conditions for Firefighter Pay and conditions for other positions covered by the PFU collective agreement Current pay and conditions for Firefighters The Collective Agreement between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the NZPFU covers members who are paid firefighters and station officers, communications centre staff, and other operational roles such as trainers, volunteer support officers, and advisors who deliver community readiness and risk reduction services to communities.

Fighting fires on ice

News and media|27 October 2022

Since 2015, Fire and Emergency Trainer Rob Millener has been involved with the annual Antarctica NZ training, responsible for making sure Scott Base’s seasonal staff are trained and well-equipped to deal with fighting fires.

Honouring our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day | Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

News and media|4 May 2023

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

Emergency Services Information Summary for Service Stations

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Hazardous substances

To ensure we can respond to incidents involving hazardous substances promptly and safely, Fire and Emergency needs to have accurate information about those substances and where they are located.

OIA 20605 - All incidents attended in Invercargill with responding appliances for 23 October 2025 - Appendix
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Official Information Act request - OIA 20605 Appendix