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

Incidents and news

Ngā Karere me ngā Whakapānga

Access our incident report data from the last seven days and all announcements from Fire and Emergency NZ

  • News and media

    Read the latest news from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, including emergency information, fire season updates and announcements. 

  • Incident reports

    Access incident report data from callouts over the last seven days.

  • Emergency Mobile Alerts

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand is partnering with NEMA and other agencies including NZ Police, Ministry of Primary Industries and Ministry of Health to use the Emergency Mobile Alerts to alert people if their lives, property or health are at serious risk.

  • Extreme weather events: safety tips and support

    Guidance on how to prepare and taking caution during extreme weather event like a cyclone, flood or high winds.

  • Loafers Lodge Fire: Information for the Public

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. We would like to share this essential safety advice for affected and nearby residents, and the wider community.