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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Lee Valley Fire Update #4

7 February 2024 | Announcements

Firefighting has paused overnight at Lee Valley, but heavy machinery operators will be working through the night to cut firebreaks.

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Lee Valley Fire Update #3

7 February 2024 | Announcements

An unauthorised drone seen flying around the fireground caused all helicopters to be grounded this evening, completely disrupting firefighting operations.

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Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire update #3

4 February 2024 | Announcements

Three fire crews are still at a scrap yard in Otahuhu this morning, dampening down hotspots.

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Prohibited Fire Season for Canterbury District

31 January 2024 | Announcements

The Canterbury District will move to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 31 January, until further notice.

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Canterbury fires update #8 - Swannanoa

20 January 2024 | Announcements

Firefighting will continue until dark at the Swannanoa vegetation fire in and around the Waimakariri riverbed near Christchurch.

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Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires

16 January 2024 | Announcements

Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.

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Titahi Bay fire update #6

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ is aiming to finish operations on the Titahi Bay fireground tonight.

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Titahi Fire Update #5

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Two crews of firefighters will be working on the Titahi Bay fireground today, dealing with hotspots and strengthening containment lines.