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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Waiharara fire still within containment lines

2 January 2022 | Announcements

Firefighting efforts today have so far held the Waiharara fire within the containment lines.

Waiharara fire update - 2 January 2022

2 January 2022 | Announcements

Fire crews are concentrating efforts on the area north of Kaimaumau village this morning.

Fire and Emergency congratulates Honours recipients

31 December 2021 | Announcements

Congratulations to the firefighters and support personnel who have been named in today's Honours list.

Fire and Emergency urges caution when baling hay this festive season

23 December 2021 | Announcements

Canterbury farmers are being asked to take all the correct steps when baling and storing hay, following a spate of shed and bale fires in the District.

Be fire safe this holiday period

22 December 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency wants people to remember fire safety this festive season.

Fireworks ban for the Karikari Peninsula

21 December 2021 | Announcements

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Karikari Peninsula has been put in place as part of efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

West Coast – stay fire safe this summer

20 December 2021 | Announcements

Summer means warmer weather and a higher risk of wildfire.

Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

7 December 2021 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from Matamata, Dannevirke, Kaiapoi, Rotorua and New Plymouth were presented with their Queen’s Birthday Honours today.