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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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.

Rain and snow dampen down Pukaki Downs and Tekapo wildfires Update #8

22 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Firefighters on the ground at the Pukaki Downs fire are making the most of favourable weather conditions to strengthen and extend fire breaks today.