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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Canterbury vegetation fires update

20 June 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to multiple fires fanned by strong winds in Canterbury and as far north as Ward in Marlborough.

Firefighters tackle multiple vegetation fires in Canterbury

20 June 2026 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are responding to several vegetation fires caused by strong winds in Canterbury this afternoon.

Canterbury Vegetation Fires Update #2

20 June 2026 | Announcements

Canterbury Vegetation Fires Update #2

Canterbury Vegetation Fires Update #3

20 June 2026 | Announcements

Update #3 on vegetation fires.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 22 incidents during today’s strike

19 June 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received 22 calls during today's NZPFU strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

18 June 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful when Fire and Emergency's paid firefighters strike tomorrow, Friday 19 June, between midday and 1pm.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today’s strike

17 June 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today’s strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

17 June 2026 | Announcements

Be extra careful when Fire and Emergency's paid firefighters strike today at 4.30pm to 5.30pm.