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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New Fire Truck for Karamea

13 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Announcements

The Karamea Volunteer Fire Brigade is set to receive a new fire truck this week.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 8

10 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Emergency Information

Steady rain has been falling on the Mt Creighton fireground near Queenstown since late this afternoon, and firefighting activities have been suspended.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 7

10 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Emergency Information

Thermal imaging has detected 13 hotspots within the Mt Creighton fireground this morning.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 6

10 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are back on the Mt Creighton fireground near Queenstown this morning, tackling hotspots identified by thermal imaging.

Fire and Emergency Launches Latest Campaign - Museum of Fires Past

10 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Announcements

Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand launches its latest smoke alarms campaign, Museum of Fires Past.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 25

10 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Ignite Magazine

In this issue: An introduction to our new Service Delivery leaders, also learn about the importance of acknowledging tangata whenua during a fire and more...

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 5

9 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have made significant progress today towards containing the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton, above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 4

9 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2022 | Emergency Information

Ground and aerial firefighting is continuing in order to contain the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown.