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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Restricted fire season lifted for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

News and media|26 September 2023

The restricted fire season in place for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones has been lifted, as of 8am on Tuesday, September 26 until further notice.

Heads Up 026 - Commercial Kitchen Fire
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The oil in an overheated deep fat fryer of a commercial Kitchen ignited.

Entry requirements

Found in: Work or Volunteer for us | Become a Career Firefighter

All applicants for paid firefighter positions must be able to pass our police and medical checks. Find out more about these entry requirements.

Be fire safe this winter

News and media|10 June 2021

As the heaters come out and fireplaces are lit, Fire and Emergency encourages everyone to be fire safe during these cooler months.

Heads Up 029 - Fire from reflective surface
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Concentrated radiated heat from reflected sunlight ignited timber cladding and caused damage to the upper level and roof of a house.

About the job

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Fire and Emergency warns against burn offs while heavy winds forecast

News and media|22 September 2020

Forecasters are expecting heavy winds to hit Canterbury overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. Fire and Emergency want anyone planning a burn to hold off until the region sees more settled weather.

Statutory declaration requests

Found in: About Us | The Fire and Emergency levy

Information about statutory declaration requests when paying the Fire and Emergency levy.