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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

This page is available in English
View in English

Showing 8 of 941 news articles.

Large wild fire in Chatham Islands icon

Large wild fire in Chatham Islands

2 Huitanguru 2018 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been fighting a significant fire in a remote part of the Chatham Islands since early yesterday.

Severe Weather Update icon

Severe Weather Update

1 Huitanguru 2018 | Emergency Information

Wildfire on Governors Bay Road, Christchurch icon

Wildfire on Governors Bay Road, Christchurch

1 Huitanguru 2018 | Emergency Information

Members of the public are asked to avoid Governor’s Bay Road, near Cass Bay, as Fire and Emergency responds to a wildfire.

Fire and Emergency apologise for releasing personal information icon

Fire and Emergency apologise for releasing personal information

31 Kohitātea 2018 | Announcements

Yesterday afternoon, Fire and Emergency New Zealand released two reports regarding our Port Hills fire investigations.

Fire and Emergency releases further Port Hills reports icon

Fire and Emergency releases further Port Hills reports

30 Kohitātea 2018 | Announcements

Almost a year since the fires on Canterbury’s Port Hills, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working hard to ensure its well prepared for similar events.

Rolleston and Coutts Road fires under control icon

Rolleston and Coutts Road fires under control

24 Hakihea 2017 | Emergency Information

Rolleston and Coutts Road fires under control - Kiwis reminded of fire danger.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 6 icon

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 6

18 Hakihea 2017 | Ignite Magazine

Make your home safe for the holiday season icon

Make your home safe for the holiday season

14 Hakihea 2017 | Community Education

Protect your loved ones, and prepare your home for the summer break festivities