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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Fireworks banned around Christchurch

News and media|16 December 2020

Fire and Emergency is banning the use of fireworks in a number of locations around Christchurch.

Lewis Pass Road fire update #2

News and media|15 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui.

Annual Report 2018 - 2019
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Annual Report. For the year ended 30 June 2019.

January 2021 - South Island
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South Island Monthly Fire Danger Outlook (2020/2021 Season)

January 2021 - North Island
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North Island Monthly Fire Danger Outlook (2020/2021 Season)

November 2020 - North Island
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North Island Monthly Fire Danger Outlook (2020/21 Season)

Public consultation

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today opened public consultation on a proposal to increase the transitional levy that provides the majority of its funding

March 2021 - South Island
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South Island Monthly Fire Danger Outlook (2020/21 Season)