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
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Open fire season for Canterbury

Open fire season for Canterbury

20 May 2021

Canterbury is now in an open fire season. The change came into effect from 8.00am today (Thursday 20 May).

The change of season covers all areas in both North and Mid-South Canterbury as well as Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula.

Region Manager Paul Henderson says an open fire season means in most cases you don’t need a permit to light an outdoor fire.

“Canterbury has had fire restrictions in place since December last year but cooler weather in and around the area means the fire risks have decreased,” he says.

“We’ve finally had some rain and cooler temperatures which has reduced the risk that a fire will get out of control.”

“Anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire should take precautions before undertaking a burn and abide by rules and bylaws set in place by Councils - including the Environment Canterbury (ECAN) - Canterbury Air Regional Plan which has been in effect from 1 May.”

"Be safe. If you are thinking of lighting a fire, check the forecast conditions and head to www.checkitsalright.nz for information on how to safely manage your fire.”

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