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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Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory

17 February 2023 | Announcements

Kerry Gregory statement about the death of Muriwai VFB firefighter Craig Stevens

Bans on fire risk activities for Otago

17 February 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Bans on fire risk activities for Otago

Serious fire risk across South Island this weekend

17 February 2023 | Announcements

South Islanders are encouraged to assist Fire and Emergency by reducing the risk of sparking an unwanted fire this weekend while the fire danger is extreme.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Information for the Public

16 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Updates and information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory

15 February 2023 | Announcements

An Urban Search and Rescue team has retrieved a body located under the Muriwai landslide caused by cyclone Gabrielle.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive - Muriwai Search and Rescue

15 February 2023 | Emergency Information

This statement is from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory.

Statement from Chief Executive Kerry Gregory - Muriwai Incident

14 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Two of our firefighters were trapped in a landslide at Muriwai last night.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

14 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7