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

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season and fireworks ban for Otago’s Lakes and Central Zones

News and media|12 January 2023

Otago’s Lakes and Central fire zones will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 12 January, until further notice.

Welcome to Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Found in: About Us | Key documents

Strong winds increase fire danger for Canterbury

News and media|19 January 2021

Fire and Emergency is currently at two fires in Canterbury, one at Cass Bay and the other at Loburn.

Nelson - Tasman moves back to restricted fire season

News and media|11 February 2022

All areas of the Nelson-Tasman region have moved back to a restricted fire season from 11 February 2022.

Nelson – Tasman moves back to restricted fire season

News and media|11 February 2022

All areas of the Nelson-Tasman region have moved back to a restricted fire season from today (11 February 2022).

Be fire safe when holidaying this summer

News and media|21 December 2020

If you’re going away for the summer holidays, Fire and Emergency want you to stay fire safe.

Learning from home resources

Found in: Home fire safety | Kids and parents

This section contains fire safety information and activities for "teachers at home".

Restricted fire season for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

News and media|13 September 2023

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 14 September until further notice.