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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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.

Eke Taumata six-month report to 30 June 2024
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Six-monthly progress report highlighting progress to deliver the recommendations from the Te Kawa Mataaho review.

Differentiating Strong and Struggling Volunteer Brigades - Report #150 (2017)
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The focus of this research was to identify the key factors that differentiate strong and struggling volunteer brigades.

Canterbury fires update

News and media|9 December 2024

Firefighters will be working overnight on the vegetation fires at West Melton and Kirwee.

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.

Port Hills Fire Update #28

News and media|25 February 2024

Around 12 firefighters are working on the Port Hills fireground today.