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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Otago Heavy Rainfall Update #1

4 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters continue to respond to flood-related calls, with coastal Otago remaining under a red warning for continued heavy rainfall today.

Make sure your home is fire safe this daylight saving weekend

27 Mahuru 2024 | Community Education

This daylight saving weekend, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding everyone to clean and check their smoke alarms.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is seeking local voices for new Auckland Local Advisory Committee

25 Mahuru 2024 | Announcements

The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board is looking for members to join its new Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

2024 Port Hills Fire Investigation Report

24 Mahuru 2024 | Announcements

A fire investigation report into the Port Hills fire, which started on 14 February 2024, remains undetermined.

King's Birthday Honours recipients recognised

11 Mahuru 2024 | Announcements

Eight Fire and Emergency volunteers and staff were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro today.

Kiwi firefighters return home from United States

11 Mahuru 2024 | Deployments

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today welcomed back its continent of firefighters from the United States.

Balmoral fire update #5

9 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the site of the large vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki, back to the landowner.

Balmoral Fire Update #4

8 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fireground at Tokarahi, Waitak is expected to be handed back to owner tomorrow.