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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In the event of a fire

Found in: Home fire safety

Springvale fire

News and media|25 February 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is threatening properties.

Firebreaks

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Protect your home from outdoor fires

A firebreak is defined in section 6 of the Act as “a natural or an artificial physical barrier against the spread of fire from or into any area of continuous flammable material.” As a risk reduction tool, a firebreak can provide a window of opportunity for suppression and evacuation.

Fire Investigation

Found in: Home fire safety | In the event of a fire

One of our fire investigators may attend to investigate the origin or cause of the fire.

Fire season change for Otago fire zones

News and media|12 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the prohibited fire season in the Upper Waitaki, Central, Strath Taieri, Naseby and Glendhu Bluffs fire zones from 8am Saturday 13 April, until further notice.

Fire season change for Otago fire zones

News and media|12 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the prohibited fire season in the Upper Waitaki, Central, Strath Taieri, Naseby and Glendhu Bluffs fire zones from 8am Saturday 13 April, until further notice.

Prediction of fire weather and fire danger - report #83 (2007)
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Fire weather station climatology data by Fire District

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Wildfire resources