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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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.

Kensington Fire Update #1

27 October 2023 | Emergency Information

Firefighters continue to work at the scene of this morning’s house fire in Kensington, Dunedin.

Pukaki Downs fire update #13

29 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire crews are continuing to work hard in targeted areas at the Pukaki Downs fire on Friday.

Pukaki Downs fire update #12

28 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Clear skies across the Mackenzie District will aid firefighter efforts for most of Thursday, with westerly winds and possible thunderstorms expected later this

Pukaki Downs fire update #11

27 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Cloudy, cooler and settled weather conditions are allowing crews on the fire ground to make further progress extinguishing hotspots.

Pukaki Downs fire update #9

25 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Snowfall across the MacKenzie District over the weekend has helped extinguish a large area of the Pukaki Downs fire.