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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Pukaki Downs Fire - 8.30pm 31 August 2020

31 Hereturikōkā 2020 | Emergency Information

Crews have reported that good progress has been made today in efforts to fight the fire near Lake Pukaki. 

Pukaki Downs Fire - 8pm 30 August 2020

30 Hereturikōkā 2020 | Emergency Information

Information about a fire near Lake Pukaki on Sunday 30 August 2020.

Increased fire risk for Hawke's Bay

28 Hereturikōkā 2020 | Announcements

There’s an increased risk of fire danger this weekend, due to unseasonably warm and windy conditions, paired with a lack of rainfall.

Maintain fire awareness at work

21 Hereturikōkā 2020 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency are reminding Kiwis to be firewise when they are at work.

Fire and Emergency urge New Zealanders to stay fire safe

17 Hereturikōkā 2020 | Community Education

New Zealanders are urged to stay fire safe after fires over the weekend caused severe damage to homes in Manawatu, Otago, Whanganui & a caravan in Christchurch.

Timely reminder for community to turn mind to fire safety

31 Hōngongoi 2020 | Announcements

Following two property fires over the past two days in Eltham, it’s a timely reminder for the community to turn their minds to how prepared they are at home.

Newtown Firefighter gets second chance at professional rugby

31 Hōngongoi 2020 | Announcements

James Cockburn is a career firefighter at Newtown Station but you might have seen his face on your TV screens & billboards as he competes on 2nd Chance Charlie.

Include Fire and Emergency in burn-off plans (Canterbury)

30 Hōngongoi 2020 | Community Education

High-country land managers around Canterbury are being asked to talk with Fire and Emergency as they start making their burn-off plans.