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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Incident reports

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Incidents for the South region, Tuesday

Incident number

F4413282

Date and time

03/03/2026 00:37:21

Location

Pareora, Timaru District

Duration

00:00:00

Attending Stations/Brigades

Saint Andrews

Call Type

Minor

Incident number

F4413300

Date and time

03/03/2026 02:05:17

Location

Wyndham, Southland District

Duration

00:00:00

Attending Stations/Brigades

Edendale

Call Type

Medical First Response

Incident number

F4413301

Date and time

03/03/2026 02:14:34

Location

Riccarton, Christchurch City

Duration

00:00:00

Attending Stations/Brigades

Ilam, Christchurch City

Call Type

Structure Fire

Incident number

F4413316

Date and time

03/03/2026 04:47:54

Location

North East Valley, Dunedin City

Duration

00:00:00

Attending Stations/Brigades

Willowbank

Call Type

Minor