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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News and media

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King's Birthday Honours recipients recognised

11 September 2024 | Announcements

Eight Fire and Emergency volunteers and staff were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro today.

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Kiwi firefighters return home from United States

11 September 2024 | Deployments

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today welcomed back its continent of firefighters from the United States.

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Balmoral fire update #5

9 September 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the site of the large vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki, back to the landowner.

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Balmoral Fire Update #4

8 September 2024 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fireground at Tokarahi, Waitak is expected to be handed back to owner tomorrow.

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Balmoral Fire Update #3

8 September 2024 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki is contained and controlled.

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Waipara Fire Update #9

7 September 2024 | Emergency Information

Waipara forestry fire ground has been handed back to the owner today.

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Balmoral Fire Update # 2

7 September 2024 | Emergency Information

The Balmoral vegetation fire at Waitaki has been contained.

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Balmoral Fire Update #1

7 September 2024 | Emergency Information

Vegetation fire burns 400 hectares in the Waitaki Valley