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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Black Jack fire update #8

News and media|14 January 2025

Firefighters will target two areas on the Black Jack fireground today where multiple hotspots were identified by Fire and Emergency NZ's specialist drone crew overnight.

Balmoral Fire Update # 2

News and media|7 September 2024

The large vegetation fire at Tokarahi in Waitaki is now contained.

Canterbury fires update #8 - Swannanoa

News and media|20 January 2024

Firefighting will continue until dark at the Swannanoa vegetation fire, which is burning over an estimated 12 hectares in and around the Waimakariri riverbed near Christchurch.

Wellington building fire update #2

News and media|16 May 2023

information about the fire at 160 Adelaide road Newtown

Engaging owners of lifestyle blocks in understanding and mitigating wildfire risk - Report #157 (2017)
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This research explores the barriers preventing lifestyle block owners from accepting wildfire risk and from making changes to reduce that risk.

Hawke's Bay fires 5pm update

News and media|22 October 2025

Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control.

Rain and snow dampen down Pukaki Downs and Tekapo wildfires Update #8

News and media|22 September 2023

UPDATE: As of Friday afternoon, State Highway 80 from Pukaki to Aoraki/Mount Cook is now closed due to heavy snow.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

News and media|14 February 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to stay home as an increasing number of trees come down across road due to Cyclone Gabrielle.