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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Upper Waitaki Fire Update # 1

17 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters and helicopters are working to bring a large grass fire in Upper Waitaki near Lake Benmore under control

Titahi Bay fire update #4

12 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Eliminating hotspots is the aim for firefighters for the remainder of Friday at the Titahi Bay vegetation fire.

Titahi Bay fire update #3

12 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Titahi Bay fire update

Canterbury train line fires update #2

7 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained the fires which broke out along the train line between Aylesbury and Darfield this afternoon.

Fire and Emergency responding to multiple fires along Canterbury railway line

7 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to multiple fires threatening homes along a railway line in Canterbury.

Te Rapa fire extinguished, stay inside warning lifted

13 December 2023 | Emergency Information

The large fire in Te Rapa, Hamilton, has been extinguished, with the stay inside warning for residents of Rototuna and Chartwell now lifted.

Large fire in Te Rapa, toxic smoke warning

13 December 2023 | Emergency Information

Resident in the Hamilton suburbs of Chartwell and Rototuna are advised to stay inside with their windows and doors closed as Fire and Emergency battles a large

Fire and Emergency urges caution following fire near Nelson

13 December 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is reminding people to be very careful with their fire activity following a fire near Nelson on Tuesday.