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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News and media

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Busy Guy Fawkes weekend for firefighters icon

Busy Guy Fawkes weekend for firefighters

7 November 2022 | Announcements

Firefighters were kept busy this Guy Fawkes weekend with fires caused by fireworks across the motu.

Te Mata Peak fire started by fireworks icon

Te Mata Peak fire started by fireworks

5 November 2022 | Announcements

Fireworks were the cause of a significant vegetation fire at Te Mata peak last night, Fire and Emergency confirms.

Fire and Emergency still committed to resolution despite further strike action icon

Fire and Emergency still committed to resolution despite further strike action

4 November 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says it is surprising that the NZPFU has given notice of further new strike action in November.

Firefighters' strike off - negotiations continue icon

Firefighters' strike off - negotiations continue

4 November 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says he pleased that discussions between Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU are continuing.

Fire crews will continue to respond during one-hour career firefighters’ strike on Friday icon

Fire crews will continue to respond during one-hour career firefighters’ strike on Friday

3 November 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ will once again answer all 111 for Fire calls during the career firefighters’ full strike between 11am and 12pm on Friday 4 November.

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Fireworks ban for Otago

2 November 2022 | Announcements

A ban on fireworks is in place for the highest-risk parts of Otago.

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Fireworks ban for the Far North

1 November 2022 | Announcements

A temporary ban on the private use of fireworks has been put in place for the Karikari Pensiula, Ahipara township and surrounding areas.

Let off fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes icon

Let off fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes

1 November 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is calling for people to be careful when letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, particularly with high winds forecast across the motu.