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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Practising Fire Safety During a Power Outage

13 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people across the North Island to remain vigilant and practise fire safety during a power outage.

Fire and Emergency USAR joins forces with NZ Response Teams for Cyclone Gabrielle

13 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is bolstering its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capacity and capability ahead of the worst effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #2

13 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency attended a steady flow of calls to incidents caused by strong winds overnight.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #3

13 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to increasing numbers of calls related to storm damage.

Cyclone page demo

13 February 2023 | Emergency Information

This page will be updated with information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle as the situation develops.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #1

12 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire crews are responding to a slow but steady stream of 111 calls for assistance as winds are strengthening from Northland to the Coromandel and beyond.

Southland moves back to a restricted fire season

8 February 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Southland will move back into a restricted fire season as of 8am this morning (8 February).

Rain reduces fire danger on West Coast – fire seasons changed

2 February 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire season changes for the West Coast as rain reduces the fire danger