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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Fire and Emergency Launches Latest Campaign - Museum of Fires Past

10 October 2022 | Announcements

Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand launches its latest smoke alarms campaign, Museum of Fires Past.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 25

10 October 2022 | Ignite Magazine

In this issue: An introduction to our new Service Delivery leaders, also learn about the importance of acknowledging tangata whenua during a fire and more...

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 5

9 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have made significant progress today towards containing the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton, above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 4

9 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Ground and aerial firefighting is continuing in order to contain the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 3

9 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Six helicopters and seven ground crews are working to contain the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 2

8 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Helicopters have stopped operations and firefighters have left the fire ground for the evening.
We will monitor the fire overnight.

Northland house fire proves why smoke alarms should be checked this daylight saving

21 September 2022 | Announcements

Working smoke alarms will protect you, your whānau, and your home. Just like they did for Northland local, Hinerakei Allen.

Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

16 September 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers from Manaia, Auckland, Hahei and Karekare were presented with their Royal Honours today.