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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Waipoua River fire update #6

News and media|28 Huitanguru 2025

Saturday will be a significant day in the firefighting efforts at the Waipoua River fire.

Restricted fire season begins for Porirua and Kāpiti Coast

News and media|28 Kohitātea 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas from 8am today, until further notice.

Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone moves into restricted fire season

News and media|21 Kohitātea 2025

The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone will be moving to a restricted fire season at 6am on Wednesday, 22 January, until further notice.

Update from public consultation on local fire plans

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Fire Plans

Update from public consultationThank you to those that submitted feedback on the draft fire plans.

Different ways to volunteer

Found in: Work or Volunteer with us | Volunteering for us

As a volunteer you can choose from four different types of roles, all essential to supporting our brigades.

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Fire and Emergency celebrates Canterbury station openings

News and media|8 Haratua 2023

Fire and Emergency is celebrating significant work being completed in its post-earthquake reconstruction programme in Christchurch.