Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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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

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Waitaki Fires Update #2

11 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters supported by helicopters are working to put out the two fires in the Waitaki District which began shortly after midnight.

Waitaki Fires Update #1

11 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Otago firefighters are tackling wildfires in two rural areas of the Waitaki District, which were both reported shortly after midnight.

Church Street update

8 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.

Wellington chemical leak final update

6 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

People who were evacuated from an area of Central Wellington tonight are allowed to return, as firefighters have found no trace of a reported chemical leak.

Chemical Incident in Central Wellington

6 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to reports of a chemical leak in Central Wellington. People should avoid the Salamanca Rd / Kelburn Parade area.

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