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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Kiwi firefighters return home from United States

11 Mahuru 2024 | Deployments

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today welcomed back its continent of firefighters from the United States.

Balmoral fire update #5

9 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the site of the large vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki, back to the landowner.

Balmoral Fire Update #4

8 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fireground at Tokarahi, Waitak is expected to be handed back to owner tomorrow.

Balmoral Fire Update #3

8 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

The vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki is contained and controlled.

Waipara Fire Update #9

7 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

Waipara forestry fire ground has been handed back to the owner today.

Balmoral Fire Update # 2

7 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

The Balmoral vegetation fire at Waitaki has been contained.

Balmoral Fire Update #1

7 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

Vegetation fire burns 400 hectares in the Waitaki Valley

Canterbury District fire update

6 Mahuru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire crews will remain at the scene of the Waipara fire for another day with the site not yet ready to be handed back to the landowner.