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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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.

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.

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.

West Coast LAC

Found in: About Us | Local Advisory Committees

West Coast Local Advisory Committee - mihi mai rā.

Increasing fire danger sparks change in Canterbury fire season

News and media|9 January 2024

Sunday’s fires along the Darfield railway line provided a timely reminder to everyone in Canterbury that it just takes a spark to start a wildfire, particularly as the fire danger increases.

Fire and Emergency received calls for nine incidents during today’s strike

News and media|20 May 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for nine incidents between 4.30pm and 5.30pm today, Wednesday 20 May, the thirty-third time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|12 June 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 12 June, the thirty-eighth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.