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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Completion of a new sprinkler system reducing risk of wildfire at Lake Clearwater

8 April 2024 | Announcements

The project to create a sprinkler system fire break, to protect the community at Lake Clearwater and Hakatere Conservation Park has now been completed.

Consultation on the Fire and Emergency levy is now open

8 April 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today started public consultation on the proposed Fire and Emergency levy for the period 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2029.

Fire and Emergency seeking community voices for new Local Advisory Committees

14 March 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected.

Third wildfire preparedness meeting for Twizel community

13 March 2024 | Announcements

Twizel's Volunteer Fire Brigade is hosting the third in a series of meetings encouraging people living on the outskirts of town to be prepared for a wildfire.

Port Hills fire final update

13 March 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has completed operations on the Port Hills after last month’s fire but remains ready to react swiftly to any further incidents in the area.

Waitaki Fires Update #3

11 March 2024 | Announcements

Both fires are fully contained and crews are mopping up hot spots

Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs published today

5 March 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has published its Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs presented in December 2023.

Waikari Valley and Port Hills Fires Update

22 February 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters finished their last shift on the Waikari Valley fireground today and the land has been handed back to the owners.