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.

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Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #2

12 April 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu.

Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #1

12 April 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has responded to a small number of 111 calls overnight as a result of the weather across parts of the North Island.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

10 April 2026 | Announcements

Seventeen incidents during strike; eight in areas impacted by the strike, but all were false alarms.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for significant weather event

10 April 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ working with NEMA and CDEM on Cyclone Vaianu preparations.

Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

9 April 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

8 April 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents between 7.30am and 8.30am today, Wednesday 8 April.

Muriwhenua zone in Northland District to move to restricted fire season

8 April 2026 | Fire Season Updates

The Muriwhenua zone of Te Tai Tokerau Northland District will move into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 8 April.

Fire and Emergency highlights change of strike timing and warns public to be extra careful

7 April 2026 | Announcements

The NZPFU will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Wednesday 8 April, between 7.30am and 8.30am.