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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News and media

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Mt Creighton Fire - Update 3

9 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Emergency Information

Six helicopters and seven ground crews are working to contain the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 2

8 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Emergency Information

Helicopters have stopped operations and firefighters have left the fire ground for the evening.
We will monitor the fire overnight.

Northland house fire proves why smoke alarms should be checked this daylight saving

21 Mahuru 2022 | Announcements

Working smoke alarms will protect you, your whānau, and your home. Just like they did for Northland local, Hinerakei Allen.

Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

16 Mahuru 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers from Manaia, Auckland, Hahei and Karekare were presented with their Royal Honours today.

Small mercury spill in Cromwell

8 Mahuru 2022 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency has been responding to a small spillage of mercury that occurred in a house in Cromwell about 12.30pm today.

Wildfire risk reduction programme in Lake Tekapo

2 Mahuru 2022 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency teams will be taking to the streets in Lake Tekapo next week to start encouraging residents to start taking action around their homes.

Agreed statement from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the NZ Professional Firefighters Union, and the Minister of Internal Affairs

31 Hereturikōkā 2022 | Announcements

On Tuesday 30 August Minister Tinetti brought Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU together to assist in finding a way forward in the current collective bargaining.

Information on upcoming NZPFU strike action

26 Hereturikōkā 2022 | Announcements

On Friday 2 and 9 Sept, members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be stopping work for one hour, from 11AM to 12PM.