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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Prohibited fire season for Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury

6 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury will be moving to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 6 March, until further notice.

Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs published today

5 Poutūterangi 2024 | Announcements

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

How to safely burn crop residue

4 Poutūterangi 2024 | Community Education

Fire can be an effective way to remove crop residue after crops have been harvested, in preparation for the next round of planting. However, crop burns can pose

Restricted fire season lifted for Otago’s Clutha zone

1 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The restricted fire season for the Clutha zone has been lifted as of 8am Sunday 4 March, until further notice.

Wellington District moves to prohibited fire season

27 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Wellington District moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Wednesday 28 February until further notice.

Port Hills Fire Update #28

25 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #28 on progress on extinguishing Port Hills vegetation fire

Port Hills Fire Update #27

24 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire crews continue to dig out and extinguish hot spots in the area of the Adventure Park on Christchurch's Port Hills.

Port Hills fire update #26

23 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews will continue work extinguishing hotspots at Port Hills today.