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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Wildfire risk remains high in parts of rural Canterbury

News and media|11 April 2024

While much of the South Island is on alert for flooding, Fire and Emergency is reminding Cantabrians that parts of their region are still at risk from wildfires and urging people in rural areas to stay vigilant.

Ready to Respond: Impact of illness, injury and death incidents on firefighter wellbeing Report #166 [2018]
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This research was undertaken to investigate the impact on the psychological well-being of firefighters attending potentially traumatic calls.

Open fire season declared for whole of Canterbury

News and media|7 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Canterbury District will move from a mix of restricted and prohibited fire seasons to an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 7 May, until further notice.

Auckland weather update 1 Feb #2

News and media|1 February 2023

Fire and Emergency was alerted to 93 weather related 111 calls in Auckland this morning between 6am and 8.30am as result of heavy downpours, after a fairly uneventful night.

Restoring your property

Found in: Home fire safety | In the event of a fire

There are some key things you need to know when restoring a property after a fire. Here are some tips for staying safe and salvaging your possessions.

OIA 19853 - Firework related incidents from 2015 to 2024 - Appendix
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Official Information Act request - OIA 19853 Appendix

10 Year Plan 2020-2030 printable version
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From 1 July 2025, this document is replaced by Ta Mātou Ahunga Rautaki Our Strategic Direction 2025-2030.

Hawke’s Bay Recovery Team Pilot Evaluation - report #189 (2022)
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Evaluation of Hawke’s Bay recovery team pilot to facilitate future support and recovery work