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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Lee Valley Fire Update #5

News and media|8 February 2024

Four crews of firefighters and two heavy machinery operators worked through the night at the Lee Valley fire.

Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and Operational Review

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received the first 111 call for the Lake Ōhau fire around 3am on 4 October 2020.

Fire Incidents Resulting in deaths of New Zealanders aged 65 and older 1991-1997 - Report #32
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Waikari Valley and Port Hills fire updates - 9am Monday

News and media|19 February 2024

Please see below updates for the fires at Waikari Valley and Port Hills.

Wellington building fire final update

News and media|17 May 2023

Fire and Emergency can confirm the scene of the Loafers Lodge building fire has been handed over to Police.

Annual Report 2019/20 – Fire and Emergency New Zealand

News and media|18 December 2020

We have released our Annual Report for 2019/20 which showcases our achievements and priorities over the past financial year.

Waitaki Fires Update #1

News and media|11 March 2024

Otago firefighters are tackling wildfires in two rural areas of the Waitaki District, which were both reported shortly after midnight.

Fire and Emergency battling large vegetation fire at Cape Reinga

News and media|29 March 2023

A combination of helicopters and ground crews are currently preventing the spread of a large vegetation fire situated inland from the Te Werahi Loop walking track (Twilight Track), Cape Road, Cape Reinga in the Far North.