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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Burnham vegetation fire update #3

News and media|12 December 2024

Firefighters supported by two helicopters are continuing to work on extinguishing the vegetation fire that has been burning alongside SH1 near Burnham this afternoon.

Waikari Valley and Port Hills Fires Update

News and media|22 February 2024

Firefighters finished their last shift on the Waikari Valley fireground today and the land has been handed back to the owners.

Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires

News and media|16 January 2024

Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.

Pukaki Downs Fire - 6.30pm 1 September 2020

News and media|1 September 2020

Firefighting efforts have continued today at the fire near Lake Pukaki which has been burning since 11.25am Sunday. 

Investigation continuing into Christchurch explosion

News and media|7 August 2019

Fire and Emergency is continuing to investigate the cause and origin of the gas explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood on 19 July.

Black Jack Fire Update #10

News and media|14 January 2025

Firefighters will return to the Black Jack fireground near Kuaotunu on the Coromandel Peninsula tomorrow to continue extinguishing the vegetation fire that began on Saturday.

Consultation on the Fire and Emergency levy is now open

News and media|8 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today started public consultation on the proposed Fire and Emergency levy for the period 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2029.

Fire and Emergency crews assisting the Canada wildfire efforts

News and media|2 June 2023

After a long trip, the contingent from Fire and Emergency has arrived in Alberta and is hard at work helping to fight a high number of wildfires.