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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Waipara fire update #3

2 September 2024 | Emergency Information

With more high winds forecast Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews will closely monitor the fire burning in a forestry block north of Waipara overnight.

Total fire ban for Canterbury District

2 September 2024 | Announcements

All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.

Waipara fire update #2

2 September 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to respond to a fire burning in a forestry block north of Waipara, North Canterbury.

Second contingent of Kiwi firefighters return home from Canada

2 September 2024 | Deployments

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its second contingent of firefighters from Canada today.

Crews to remain at Waipara fire overnight

1 September 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing work to contain a fire burning in a forestry block north of Waipara, North Canterbury.

Winds cause Waipara forestry fire to flare up

1 September 2024 | Emergency Information

Waipara forestry fire has jumped the containment line due to high winds. It is not under control and not contained

Waipara fire update

30 August 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to respond to the fire in a plantation north of Waipara in North Canterbury.

Fire and Emergency receives award for working with Māori as tangata whenua

29 August 2024 | Announcements

Ratonga Ahi me ngā Ohotata i Aotearoa - Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been recognised for its mahi working with Māori as tangata whenua.