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

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Black Jack Fire Update #6

News and media|13 January 2025

Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire in the Coromandel Peninsula.

Heads Up 030 – Fires in Buildings under Construction
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Fire and Emergency has attended several fires in buildings under construction or renovation and observed common issues.

Loafers Lodge Fire: Information for the Public

Found in: Incidents and news

Public Safety and Response Summary: Loafers Lodge FireNewtown, Wellington In the early hours of 16 May 2023, a tragic and fatal fire occurred at Loafers Lodge Hostel in Newtown, Wellington.

House fire in Pokeno prompts warning that fire gets real, fast

News and media|2 February 2021

A recent house fire in Pokeno, Waikato is a timely reminder of just how fast fire can spread and the importance of having an escape plan.

Lee Valley Fire Update #3

News and media|7 February 2024

All six helicopters fighting the Lee Valley fire have been grounded because of a drone sighted in the area.

Fire and Emergency launches investigation following the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others

News and media|9 March 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has announced an independent investigation into the events that resulted in the fatalities of two firefighters, and the injury of two others, while responding to a flooding event at Muriwai, Auckland during Cyclone Gabrielle on the night of 13 February 2023.

FAQs

Found in: Can I light a fire? | Open air fires - rules and permits

On this page: Fire seasons Lighting a fire Permits Other Fire SeasonsWhat is an open season?An open season means that it is safe for you to light an outside fire without a permit – as long as you do so safely, keep it under control, put it out properly, and have permission from the relevant land owner or occupier.

Firearms Safety Training MOU with Police
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