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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Increasing fire danger sparks change in Canterbury fire season

News and media|9 January 2024

Sunday’s fires along the Darfield railway line provided a timely reminder to everyone in Canterbury that it just takes a spark to start a wildfire, particularly as the fire danger increases.

Fire and Emergency battling large vegetation fire at Cape Reinga

News and media|29 March 2023

A combination of helicopters and ground crews are currently preventing the spread of a large vegetation fire situated inland from the Te Werahi Loop walking track (Twilight Track), Cape Road, Cape Reinga in the Far North.

Recreational and cultural fires

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety

Planning on lighting a cooking fire, bonfire or campfire in a backcountry, rural or coastal location on your next outdoor adventure?

Recall: Goldair Ecosave Panel Heater
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A manufacturing fault with the safety fuse of the heater may cause a hole to form in the panel. This may pose fire hazard.

Fire Risk and Hay
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To avoid losing your precious winter feed there are some measures that can be applied to reduce the risk of spontaneous combustion from storing hay.

Waimarama Fire response
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Information Request (OIA)

Fire at Darfield contained

News and media|4 November 2025

The large vegetation fire at Darfield is now contained.

Fire at Darfield contained

News and media|4 November 2025

The large vegetation fire at Darfield is now contained.