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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NZ firefighters awarded medals for service in Australian bushfires

11 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022 | Announcements

Firefighters throughout New Zealand have been honoured for their service by the Australian Government with the Australia National Emergency Medal.

Joint Fire and Emergency and NZPFU statement

10 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022 | Announcements

The NZPFU and Fire and Emergency have held two days of negotiations this week which has included an exchange of proposals.

Fire and Emergency and NZPFU talks positive - to continue tomorrow

9 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says talks with the NZPFU today were positive and discussions will continue tomorrow.

South Island Fire and Emergency staff celebrated for Australian firefighting efforts

7 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022 | Announcements

Firefighters in the South Island were recognised today for their outstanding contribution during the catastrophic Australian bushfires over the 2019/2020 summer

Pegasus Beach Fire - Final Update

7 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022 | Emergency Information

The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within its containment lines overnight.

Busy Guy Fawkes weekend for firefighters

7 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022 | Announcements

Firefighters were kept busy this Guy Fawkes weekend with fires caused by fireworks across the motu.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #12

5 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022 | Emergency Information

The Pegasus fire remains contained and under control on Saturday.

Te Mata Peak fire started by fireworks

5 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022 | Announcements

Fireworks were the cause of a significant vegetation fire at Te Mata peak last night, Fire and Emergency confirms.