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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Don’t light fires in strong winds this weekend

News and media|4 December 2020

Fire and Emergency is urging people to be fire safe this weekend with strong winds expected across inland parts of Southland, Fiordland, Otago, Canterbury, Wellington and the Wairarapa. The winds are expected to kick in late Sunday afternoon and last through to Tuesday. 

Cantabrians urged - do not light outdoor fires

News and media|22 October 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people in Canterbury not to light outdoor fires over the next few days.

Strong winds increase fire danger for Canterbury

News and media|19 January 2021

Fire and Emergency is currently at two fires in Canterbury, one at Cass Bay and the other at Loburn.

Fireworks ban for the Karikari Peninsula

News and media|21 December 2021

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Karikari Peninsula has been put in place as part of efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

Fire permits suspended in Grey District

News and media|19 January 2023

Fire and Emergency has suspended all fire permits in the Grey District due to the current water shortage and will not be issuing any new permits until there has been significant rainfall.

Lee Valley fire update #9

News and media|9 February 2024

Firefighters have established the 1.2-kilometre containment line at the Lee Valley fire.

Six-person team to assist with wildfire response in Canada

News and media|5 August 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying six incident management specialists to Canada this week to support the country’s response to extensive wildfires.

Fire permits suspended for parts of Hawke's Bay

News and media|28 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has suspended fire permits across parts of Hawke’s Bay.