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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Parikino fire update #5

News and media|16 December 2025

Firefighting efforts will continue today at a vegetation fire in Lismore Forest near Parikino, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.

Fire and Emergency levy rate

Found in: About Us | The Fire and Emergency levy

The levy is payable on all contracts of insurance against the risk of fire where assets in New Zealand are covered. Find the applicable rate for your assets.

Paihia Volunteer Fire Brigade

Found in: Find a station

Fire and Emergency personnel honoured

News and media|7 June 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated firefighters from Kumeu, Matamata, Dannevirke, Rotorua, New Plymouth and Kaiapoi who were named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list released today.

Fire Research and Investigation Unit

Found in: About Us | Research and reports

The national Fire Research and Investigation Unit helps Fire and Emergency New Zealand provide a wide range of investigative and research services.

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.

Woolston scrap yard fire

News and media|18 August 2022

Firefighting efforts have been successful in reducing the significant fire at the scrap yard in Woolston, Christchurch.
The fire has been contained to the main car pile, although it is still burning and will be for some time. There are seven fire trucks fighting the blaze at the moment.

Commercial use of fire extinguishers

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

80% of all fires in commercial properties get extinguished in the early stages by members of the public, without the need for firefighters.