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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Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

23 July 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during NZPFU strike tomorrow at midday

New Zealand lending firefighting expertise to American wildfire response

23 July 2026 | Announcements

Five incident management specialists leave for the USA tomorrow as part of an Australasian contingent supporting the response to extensive wildfires.

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

22 July 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency took calls for nine incidents during today's NZPFU strike, six in areas strike impacted.

Update on hazardous substances incident in Tuakau

21 July 2026 | Emergency Information

Firefighters will shortly be demobilising from Tuakau, where Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been responding to a hazardous substances incident.

Hazardous chemicals incident in Tuakau

21 July 2026 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are responding to a hazardous substances incident in the township of Tuakau, where a large amount of an unknown substance has entered the drains.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

21 July 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during NZPFU strike tomorrow at midday

Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today’s strike

17 July 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received 13 incidents during today's strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

16 July 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful during NZPFU strike tomorrow at midday