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.

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Port Hills Update #17

News and media|18 February 2024

Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.

Twenty-two firefighters deployed to assist with Queensland wildfires

News and media|6 November 2023

Twenty-two firefighters are departing for Australia on Monday, 6 November to help fight wildfires burning across Queensland.

Fire and Emergency New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

News and media|30 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Tikokino, Mapua, Blenheim, Porirua, Te Akau, and Omarama were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today.

OIA 10824 response part 2 - Fire statistics in Te Kei and potential tyre fire incidents
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Information request (OIA) 10824 response part 2

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

News and media|10 September 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be striking tomorrow, Friday 11 September, between 12pm and 1pm.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

News and media|3 September 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be striking tomorrow, Friday 4 September, between 12pm and 1pm.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

News and media|1 September 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be striking tomorrow, Wednesday 2 September, between 12pm and 1pm.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

News and media|20 August 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be striking tomorrow, Friday 21 August, between 12pm and 1pm.