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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
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News and media

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Walter Peak fire update #4

7 October 2026 | Emergency Information

Firefighting resumed at Walter Peak at 7am today, with air and ground operations underway.

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Walter Peak Fire update #3

6 October 2026 | Announcements

Firefighting operations have ceased for the night at Walter Peak, where a vegetation fire has been burning since this morning, and will resume in the morning.

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Walter Peak fire update #2

6 October 2026 | Announcements

Firefighting operations are continuing at Walter Peak, where a large vegetation fire is burning on steep slopes above the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds to union ERA action icon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds to union ERA action

6 October 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is disappointed that unions are taking legal action again in the Employment Relations Authority over the proposed restructure.

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Vegetation Fire at Walter Peak

6 October 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is responding to a large vegetation fire at Walter Peak station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 27 incidents during today’s strike icon

Fire and Emergency received calls for 27 incidents during today’s strike

25 September 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls to 27 incidents during today's NZPFU strike.

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Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

24 September 2026 | Announcements

Public warned to be cautious during NZPFU strike hour on Friday

Protect your family and older loved ones this daylight saving icon

Protect your family and older loved ones this daylight saving

24 September 2026 | Announcements

Check your older loved ones have working smoke alarms this daylight saving weekend