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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Kaiteriteri gas leak - final update

News and media|17 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront.

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.

Canterbury Fires Update #10

News and media|21 January 2024

Firefighters have put out two large grass fires in Canterbury and are in the last stages of mopping up a third.

Church Street update

News and media|8 March 2024

Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.

Waipoua River fire update #5

News and media|28 February 2025

There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight.

Wildfire risk reduction programme in Lake Tekapo

News and media|2 September 2022

Fire and Emergency teams will be taking to the streets in Lake Tekapo next week to start encouraging residents to start taking action around their homes to reduce their exposure to wildfire.

Chemical Incident in Central Wellington

News and media|6 March 2024

Fire and Emergency is responding to reports of a chemical leak in Central Wellington and is asking people to avoid the area around the intersection of Salamanca Rd and Kelburn Parade.

Prohibited Fire Season for Canterbury District

News and media|31 January 2024

The Canterbury District will move to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 31 January, until further notice.