Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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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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Caution urged with controlled burns

15 Mahuru 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend

Fire and Emergency welcomes specialist team home from Canada

13 Mahuru 2023 | Announcements

A specialist team of managers and supervisors, our fifth deployment to assist with the Canadian wildfires, arrived home today.

Restricted fire season for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

13 Mahuru 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki are in a restricted fire season from 14 September until further notice. This is earlier than usual due to El Nīno.

Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin

1 Mahuru 2023 | Announcements

A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated.

Fire and Emergency launches early National Wildfire Readiness and Prevention campaign

1 Mahuru 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people to start preparing for the risk of wildfire early as hotter drier weather is forecast this summer.

Auckland CBD gas leak now contained

25 Hereturikōkā 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency can confirm a gas leak in Auckland’s central city is now contained.

Advisory: Fire and Emergency sends specialists to assist Canadians to fight wildfires

25 Hereturikōkā 2023 | Announcements

A fifth deployment of Fire and Emergency and forestry company specialist personnel are departing Auckland airport to assist with the ongoing wildfires in Canada

Auckland CBD gas leak

24 Hereturikōkā 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews were called to a gas leak at the intersection of Customs Street East and Gore Street in Auckland's city centre at 4.48pm this afternoon