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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Investigation continuing into Christchurch explosion

News and media|7 August 2019

Fire and Emergency is continuing to investigate the cause and origin of the gas explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood on 19 July.

Change in fire season for Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|19 March 2020

The fire season in Mid-South Canterbury will change from restricted to open effective from midnight 19 March.

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SkyCity Convention Centre fire – public info

News and media|25 October 2019

Getting out in the CBD after the SkyCity Convention Centre fireThere will still be some smoke in the CBD as fire hot spots are extinguished, so please avoid going near the smoke.

Press the button - your life may depend on it

News and media|24 September 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging New Zealanders to check their smoke alarms are working this Daylight Saving weekend.

Third wildfire preparedness meeting for Twizel community

News and media|13 March 2024

Householders in Hocking Lane, Glen Lyon Rd, Old Glen Lyon Rd and North West Arch areas are being invited to get together this month and start reducing their exposure to a wildfire.

Lee Valley Fire Update #1

News and media|7 February 2024

Fire and Emergency is responding to a significant vegetation fire in the Lee Valley, in the Tasman District.