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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Balmoral Fire Update #1

News and media|7 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling a large vegetation fire near Tokarahi, Waitaki this morning.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #3

News and media|3 November 2022

The fire which started at Pegasus Beach last night is still travelling fast in a southerly direction parallel to the beach, driven by the wind.

Fire and Emergency welcomes 28 new firefighters

News and media|10 December 2020

An outdoor instructor, beekeeper and paramedic were among 28 new recruits who graduated as firefighters today at Fire and Emergency’s National Training Centre in Rotorua.

King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

News and media|26 September 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Ranfurly, Kaikohe, Foxton Beach, Cromwell and Rotorua were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today.

Large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga

News and media|7 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently responding to a large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga.

Marae fire safety

Found in: Home fire safety

We would like to meet you and see what fire dangers exist in and around your marae. Our goal is to help you to protect your property so it's not lost forever.