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.

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Celebrating 150 years of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

22 February 2024 | Announcements

One-and-a-half centuries of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will be celebrated at a major event taking place in Auckland next month.

Port Hills and Wairaki Valley Fire Update

21 February 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters made solid progress today on both of the major wildfires in Canterbury - the Port Hills and Wairaki Valley

Port Hills Update #17

18 February 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.

Port Hills Fire Update #16

18 February 2024 | Announcements

Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills fireground have identified hotspots that ground crews will be targeting in today’s firefighting operations.

Port Hills Update #15

17 February 2024 | Announcements

The Port Hills fire has been contained within a 24km perimeter and firefighters are strengthening containment lines before strong winds arrive.

Port Hills Update #10

16 February 2024 | Announcements

Fresh crews of firefighters working on the Port Hills this morning, supported by 15 helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft as well as heavy machinery.

Fire Plans Public Consultation Now Open

15 February 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has opened public consultation on a review of its Fire Plans

Ceremony to commemorate Muriwai firefighters

13 February 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand today commemorated the Muriwai Volunteer Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in February 2023.