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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Lee Valley fire update #10

News and media|10 February 2024

A successful drone mission overnight has seen firefighters identify hotspots at the Lee Valley fire.

Lee Valley Fire Update #3

News and media|7 February 2024

All six helicopters fighting the Lee Valley fire have been grounded because of a drone sighted in the area.

Titahi Bay fire update #4

News and media|12 January 2024

Eliminating hotspots is the aim for firefighters for the remainder of Friday at the Titahi Bay vegetation fire.

Pukaki Downs and Tekapo vegetation fires update #7

News and media|22 September 2023

State Highway 80 from Pukaki to Mount Cook has been reopened this morning.

Pegasus Beach Fire sparks community conversations

News and media|17 July 2023

On 2 November 2022, a large vegetation fire broke out at Pegasus Beach in Canterbury.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand to assist in NSW flood response

News and media|25 May 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will send six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales.

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.

Papakura fire contained but smoke alert remains in force

News and media|5 March 2025

Firefighters have contained a large fire burning at a metal recycling premises in Papakura, but the fire is expected to take several hours to fully extinguish.