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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Canterbury Fires update #12

News and media|22 January 2024

Firefighters have put out a large vegetation fire near Swannanoa.

Canterbury Fires Update #7

News and media|20 January 2024

Swannanoa Forty firefighters, supported by four helicopters, have contained the fire burning in and around the Waimakariri River bed near Swannanoa, stopping it spreading further.

Northland and Auckland Severe Weather Event Update #1

News and media|9 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to multiple weather related incidents due to the severe weather across the upper North Island.

Fire and Emergency requests independent review to assess progress to address bullying and harassment

News and media|29 April 2022

Fire and Emergency has asked the Public Service Commission to review its progress to address bullying and harassment in the organisation.

Southerners asked to delay planned fires until after lockdown

News and media|24 August 2021

Farmers and lifestyle block owners are being asked to avoid lighting fires while Otago and Southland remain in lockdown, to reduce the risk to firefighters having to break their COVID bubbles responding to 111 calls from uneasy neighbours.

Pukaki Downs Fire - 8pm 30 August 2020

News and media|30 August 2020

Information about a fire near Lake Pukaki as at 8PM Sunday 30 August 2020.

Port Hills Update #11

News and media|16 February 2024

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

Port Hills fire update #7

News and media|15 February 2024

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing work to suppress and contain a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills.