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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IGNITE Magazine: Issue 7 icon

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 7

26 March 2018 | Ignite Magazine

Fire and Emergency marks a year on from Port Hills icon

Fire and Emergency marks a year on from Port Hills

13 February 2018 | Announcements

Today marks a year since the fires on Canterbury’s Port Hills.

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Chatham Islands fire now contained

6 February 2018 | Emergency Information

The fire burning on the Chatham Islands has now been contained.

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Chatham Islands Fire in Process of Being Contained

4 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Two helicopters and two firefighting crews have been in action today working on the Chatham Islands fire – which is now in the process of being contained.

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Chatham Island Fire Update

3 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Firefighters deployed to help fight large wild fire in the Chathams icon

Firefighters deployed to help fight large wild fire in the Chathams

2 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is sending 14 personnel to help fight the large wild fire in the Chatham Islands.

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Large wild fire in Chatham Islands

2 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been fighting a significant fire in a remote part of the Chatham Islands since early yesterday.

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Severe Weather Update

1 February 2018 | Emergency Information