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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Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 3

News and media|18 September 2025

The large vegetation fire which has been burning at Southbridge in Selwyn, Canterbury since yesterday afternoon is now contained.

Seven-person specialist team to assist in Canadian wildfires

News and media|8 July 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba, Canada to support the province’s wildfire response.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #2

News and media|12 January 2025

Fire and Emergency will continue work on the Black Jack Road fire today with three helicopters and four ground crews.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #2

News and media|4 February 2024

A large fire at a scrap yard in Otahuhu has been contained and firefighters are working on hotspots.

Second contingent of Kiwi firefighters return home from Canada

News and media|2 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its second contingent of firefighters from Canada today.

Twizel community taking the fire risk seriously

News and media|12 January 2024

Visitors to the Mackenzie Basin this weekend are being provided with information about the local fire danger in the hope that they will avoid risky activities that could spark a wildfire.

Mackenzie Basin prepares for wildfire

News and media|10 January 2024

The Mackenzie Basin is “primed and ready to burn,” with the most challenging wildfire conditions since 2008 forecast into the weekend.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #4

News and media|12 January 2025

Crews are now standing down for the evening at the Black Jack Road fire but helicopters will remain operating until 6.30pm.