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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Fire at Darfield contained

4 November 2025 | Emergency Information

The large vegetation fire at Darfield is now contained.

Firefighters responding to large Canterbury vegetation fire

4 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to a large vegetation fire near Darfield, Canterbury.

Fire and Emergency warns against complacency this long weekend

24 October 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning against complacency this long weekend.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update - 23 October 1pm

23 October 2025 | Emergency Information

An update on the situation around the country at 1pm on 23 October during the severe weather event.

Hawke's Bay fires 5pm update

22 October 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control.

Kaikoura, Hawke's Bay fire updates, prepare for Thursday's weather

22 October 2025 | Emergency Information

Updates on fires around the motu and preparation for Thursday.

High winds a fire danger in Hawke’s Bay

18 September 2025 | Emergency Information

Hawke's Bay people urged to avoid lighting fires in high winds

Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 3

18 September 2025 | Emergency Information

Southbridge vegetation fire now contained