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 # 2

News and media|7 September 2024

The large vegetation fire at Tokarahi in Waitaki is now contained.

Canterbury fires update #8 - Swannanoa

News and media|20 January 2024

Firefighting will continue until dark at the Swannanoa vegetation fire, which is burning over an estimated 12 hectares in and around the Waimakariri riverbed near Christchurch.

Wellington building fire update #2

News and media|16 May 2023

information about the fire at 160 Adelaide road Newtown

Busy Guy Fawkes weekend for firefighters

News and media|7 November 2022

Firefighters were kept busy this Guy Fawkes weekend with fires caused by fireworks across the motu.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #6

News and media|13 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk tonight, as they respond to a surge in calls from an ever-widening area of the North Island.

Fire Emergency Commanders Association Collective Employment Agreement

Found in: Work or Volunteer with us | Collective Employment Agreements

The Collective Agreement between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Fire Emergency Commanders Association (FECA) covers those in operational firefighting command, leadership and management roles, in District Commander and Assistant District Commander roles, and in senior specialist positions.

Smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives and property

News and media|12 May 2020

Smoke alarms and sprinkler systems saved two Auckland businesses yesterday (Monday 11 May) – a local rest home and a surgery practice - after successfully preventing fires from spreading or causing major damage.

Hawke's Bay fires 5pm update

News and media|22 October 2025

Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control.