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
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Incident reports

Back to all regions

Incidents for the South region, Wednesday

Incident number

F4392287

Date and time

04/02/2026 00:39:37

Location

Riccarton, Christchurch City

Duration

00:18:19

Attending Stations/Brigades

Spreydon, Ilam

Call Type

Fire Alarm

Incident number

F4392294

Date and time

04/02/2026 01:00:56

Location

Port Chalmers, Dunedin City

Duration

00:26:37

Attending Stations/Brigades

Port Chalmers

Call Type

Medical First Response

Incident number

F4392307

Date and time

04/02/2026 04:13:00

Location

Balclutha, Clutha District

Duration

00:58:32

Attending Stations/Brigades

Balclutha

Call Type

Medical

Incident number

F4392313

Date and time

04/02/2026 04:56:57

Location

Clandeboye, Timaru District

Duration

00:32:42

Attending Stations/Brigades

Temuka

Call Type

Sprinkler Investigation