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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Independent Disputes Scheme - Annual Report 2023
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Better Together; The Independent Complaint and Review Authority delivering the Fire and Emergency New Zealand dispute resolution scheme.

Pukaki Downs fire update #2

News and media|20 September 2023

10.15pm update Six properties have been evacuated as a precaution due to the large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.

Port Hills fire update #5

News and media|14 February 2024

Twenty-two Fire and Emergency crews will continue fire operations at a vegetation fire on the Port Hills, Christchurch overnight.

Waiharara Wildfire Investigation Report

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

The wildfire at Waiharara in the Far North a year ago was devastating for the local community, and hugely destructive of a nearby wetland area.

Canterbury fires update #3

News and media|19 January 2024

Please see below updates on the fires in Canterbury this afternoon.

Port Hills update #13

News and media|16 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to stay away from the Port Hills area for their recreational activities this weekend.

Fire crews will continue to respond during one-hour career firefighters’ strike on Friday

News and media|3 November 2022

Fire and Emergency NZ will once again answer all 111 for Fire calls during the career firefighters’ full strike between 11am and 12pm on Friday 4 November.