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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Fire and Emergency NZ releases Auckland Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle Operational Review

News and media|19 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today released an internal operational review into its responses to the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in January and February last year.

Cook safely with hāngī, umu, and lovo this Christmas

News and media|22 December 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to safely use cultural cooking methods over the summer.

Outdoor fires restricted in parts of Otago, fireworks ban for Lakes

News and media|19 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned fireworks in the Queenstown Lakes area, and restricted open-air fires in the Strath Taieri, Coastal Waitaki and Lakes areas from 8am on Friday 20 December until further notice.

Our current process for bullying and harassment complaints

Found in: Contact us

Bullying and harassment have no place at Fire and Emergency.

Auckland weather update #2

News and media|27 January 2023

Auckland fire crews are continuing to respond to over 500 calls for assistance from people affected by the heavy rain.

Tasman Fires Operational Review and Action Plan

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Fire and Emergency New Zealand developed the Tasman Fires Action Plan in response to the lessons and opportunities identified in the independent report into the Tasman fires.

Landscaping with low flammability plants

Found in: Farms, rural properties and rural businesses

If you live or work on a rural property or rural business, there are specific things you should do to prepare for the possibility of a fire emergency.

Prepare now for severe winds in Canterbury

News and media|12 September 2021

Fire and Emergency NZ is warning people to prepare now for severe gales forecast to hit most of Canterbury this afternoon and overnight.