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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Port Hills fire update #7

News and media|15 February 2024

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing work to suppress and contain a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills.

Kirwee fire update #8

News and media|5 February 2024

Two ground crews and a drone crew will monitor the fire ground overnight at Kirwee to ensure the fire remains under control.

Fire and Emergency Team to support New South Wales flood response

News and media|14 November 2022

An incident management team from Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be departing for Australia today (Monday 14 November) to support the widespread flooding response in New South Wales.

Firefighters remain at the scene of three South Island vegetation fires

News and media|9 December 2023

Fire crews and three helicopters have contained a fire burning on a steep hillside above Lake Dunstan in Central Otago and will continue working in strong winds to secure the perimeter until dark.

Canterbury Fires Update #4

News and media|19 January 2024

Please see below updates on the fires in Canterbury today.

Medical, Rescue and Vehicle Accident Incidents Attended by Otago Stations from January 2010 to July 2018
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Fire and Emergency New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

News and media|30 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Tikokino, Mapua, Blenheim, Porirua, Te Akau, and Omarama were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today.

Fighting fires on ice

News and media|27 October 2022

Since 2015, Fire and Emergency Trainer Rob Millener has been involved with the annual Antarctica NZ training, responsible for making sure Scott Base’s seasonal staff are trained and well-equipped to deal with fighting fires.