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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Multiple vegetations across South Island, residents evacuated

News and media|1 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging South Islanders not to burn outdoor fires in the high winds today.

Multiple vegetation fires across the South Island, residents evacuated

News and media|1 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are fighting multiple vegetation fires across the South Island, at Hurunui, Waipara, Springfield, Selwyn, the McKenzie Country and Shannon near Dunedin.

Glasnevin fire update #2

News and media|6 February 2024

Firefighters have contained the fire near Glasnevin in the Hurunui District.

Change in fire season for Hurunui and Waimakariri

News and media|12 March 2020

The fire season in Hurunui and Waimakariri will change from prohibited to restricted effective from midnight tonight (12 March).

Wildfire risk remains high in parts of rural Canterbury

News and media|11 April 2024

While much of the South Island is on alert for flooding, Fire and Emergency is reminding Cantabrians that parts of their region are still at risk from wildfires and urging people in rural areas to stay vigilant.

Lewis Pass Road fire update

News and media|15 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is battling a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon.

Hurunui District fire update

News and media|27 January 2024

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Domett Rd area of Hurunui District has been contained but is still burning.

Amberley fire contained

News and media|19 January 2024

A large vegetation fire burning at Amberley has been contained but cordons are still in place.