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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Prohibited fire season for Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|6 March 2024

The Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury will be moving to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 6 March, until further notice.

Third offender convicted and discharged for offences relating to the 2022 Awarua Wetlands wildfire during a total fire ban

News and media|27 June 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand acknowledges the decision of the Invercargill District Court yesterday for an offence under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017.

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Balmoral Fire Update #4

News and media|8 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand hopes to hand back the site of a large vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki to the landowner tomorrow.

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Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving the Rangiora community

News and media|14 May 2024

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community at an event taking place at the station next month.

Restricted fire season for Hawke’s Bay

News and media|15 March 2021

Hawke’s Bay is now in a restricted fire season.

Restricted fire season for Gisborne /Tairawhiti

News and media|13 March 2021

Gisborne/Tairwahiti is now in a restricted fire season, effective from 8am Saturday March 13 2021.