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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Otago coastal zones move to restricted fire season

3 Poutūterangi 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the fire zones in the coastal parts of Otago, from 8am Monday 6 March 2023.

Generators pose fire risks - here’s how to be safe

3 Poutūterangi 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency encourages people in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti to be aware of the fire hazards associated with running a generator.

Fire stations opened in Mid-South Canterbury

26 Huitanguru 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood officially opened two new fire stations in Mid-South Canterbury on Saturday.

Hawke’s Bay residents urged to take care in working around silt

22 Huitanguru 2023 | Emergency Information

Residents of flood-impacted areas are being urged to not dig trenches through silt deposits.

Practising fire safety with water-damaged battery powered devices

20 Huitanguru 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people in the Hawke’s Bay to remain vigilant and practise fire safety after a power outage.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory

17 Huitanguru 2023 | Announcements

Kerry Gregory statement about the death of Muriwai VFB firefighter Craig Stevens

Bans on fire risk activities for Otago

17 Huitanguru 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Bans on fire risk activities for Otago

Serious fire risk across South Island this weekend

17 Huitanguru 2023 | Announcements

South Islanders are encouraged to assist Fire and Emergency by reducing the risk of sparking an unwanted fire this weekend while the fire danger is extreme.