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.

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Fire stations opened in Mid-South Canterbury

26 February 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood officially opened two new fire stations in Mid-South Canterbury on Saturday.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory

17 February 2023 | Announcements

Kerry Gregory statement about the death of Muriwai VFB firefighter Craig Stevens

Serious fire risk across South Island this weekend

17 February 2023 | Announcements

South Islanders are encouraged to assist Fire and Emergency by reducing the risk of sparking an unwanted fire this weekend while the fire danger is extreme.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory

15 February 2023 | Announcements

An Urban Search and Rescue team has retrieved a body located under the Muriwai landslide caused by cyclone Gabrielle.

Prohibited fire season for Southland

1 February 2023 | Announcements

Fire season change Southland District goes to prohibited fire season

North Island weather update #8

30 January 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency’s Communication Centres have received 348 calls in the past 24 hours. 273 of these calls were from Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.

Auckland weather update #6

28 January 2023 | Announcements

Auckland weather update #6
Fire and Emergency crews responded to 719 events during the Auckland flooding event. We received 2242 111 calls in total

Celebrate safely this Lunar New Year

20 January 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is encouraging people celebrating Lunar New Year to be extra vigilant if they plan on lighting lanterns and fireworks this weekend.