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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Change in fire season for Pumicelands

News and media|23 March 2020

The fire season in Pumicelands will change from prohibited to restricted effective from 8am Tuesday 24 March.

Small mercury spill in Cromwell

News and media|8 September 2022

Fire and Emergency has been responding to a small spillage of mercury that occurred in a house in Cromwell about 12.30pm today.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

News and media|31 December 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive, Rhys Jones has congratulated six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee (Canterbury), Nuhaka (Hawkes Bay) and Wanaka, who were named in the New Year’s Honours list released today.

Annual Report 2017 - 2018
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Annual Report. For the year ended 30 June 2018

Fire and Emergency firefighters support United States

News and media|6 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has extended its international support fighting wildfires to the United States.

Fire and Emergency seeking community voices for new Local Advisory Committees

News and media|14 March 2024

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected in our national and local planning.

Want to help prepare your community for an emergency?

News and media|2 December 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling on people to join one of initial seven Local Advisory Committees which will help make New Zealand communities more resilient in an emergency "We’re looking for people who can reflect the views and concerns of diverse community groups within their local area," says Fire and Emergency Board Chair Paul Swain.