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.

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Fire and Emergency severe weather event update #2

4 Haratua 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to closely monitor the weather warnings across the country to inform where it sends specialist resources.

Honouring our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day | Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

4 Haratua 2023 | Announcements

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world recognise and honour the mahi of all firefighters and the

Fire and Emergency prepares for incoming severe weather

3 Haratua 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is closely monitoring the weather warnings across the country to inform where it sends additional resources - if they are needed.

Auckland City Station Asbestos Update

2 Haratua 2023 | Announcements

Update on asbestos testing and remediating at Auckland City Fire Station

Open fire season for Marlborough District

18 Paengawhāwhā 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The restricted fire season in Marlborough has been revoked as of 8.00am 19 April 2023 until further notice.

Open fire season for Mid South Canterbury

12 Paengawhāwhā 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The restricted fire season in all of the Mid South Canterbury High Country has been revoked.

Paraparaumu tornado update #2

11 Paengawhāwhā 2023 | Emergency Information

An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) drone crew will carry out an aerial assessment of damage following the tornado in Paraparaumu this morning. 

Fire and Emergency responds to tornado in Paraparaumu

11 Paengawhāwhā 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to calls for assistance following a tornado in Paraparaumu this morning.