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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Hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown

News and media|31 March 2020

"I know we all want to get odd jobs done and clean up while we have more time at home but please do not burn unnecessary fires such as household rubbish or garden waste.

Consultation on the Fire and Emergency levy is now open

News and media|8 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today started public consultation on the proposed Fire and Emergency levy for the period 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2029.

New local leadership structure at Fire and Emergency

News and media|27 September 2021

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today reached a milestone as New Zealand’s first unified firefighting organisation, marking the stand-up of 17 new districts.

Literacy and numeracy competencies in volunteers - Report #152 (2016)
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The aim of the study was to explore the types of difficulties volunteer firefighters might have with literacy, numeracy and/or communication skills.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|8 May 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 19 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 8 May, the thirty-first time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #10

News and media|10 November 2025

Conditions are misty in the Tongariro National Park this morning, which has helped limit the growth of the fire overnight.

New Year Honours recipients recognised

News and media|22 May 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from across New Zealand have been presented with New Year Royal Honours by the Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, at Government House in Wellington.

Queen’s Birthday honours recipients recognised

News and media|21 October 2020

Fire and Emergency personnel, Des Minehan, Ian Walker, Ewan Mason, Allan Cox and Diane Yalden, were presented with their honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy at Government House today.