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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Canterbury Fires update #12

News and media|22 January 2024

Firefighters have put out a large vegetation fire near Swannanoa.

Heads Up 012 - Kitchen Appliance Garages
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A significant fire danger exists when the roller doors are lowered as they can catch the carriage lever (off/on switch) of toasters.

Thermal and Carcinogenic Consequences of Live Fire Training on National Training Centre-Based Trainers – report #190 (2022)
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Investigating and developing the efficacy of personal protective equipment when exposed to carcinogens, balancing heat strain impacts

UFBA Conference Evaluation a benchmark of perceived benefits and an exploration of how to improve future conference - Report #94 (2009)
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Follow up survey of Auahi Whakatupato smoke alarm installation project in the Bay of Plenty - Report # 7 (2000)
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Final Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployed firefighter returns home from Canada

News and media|18 September 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s final firefighter has returned from deployment to Canada.

Port Hills Update #11

News and media|16 February 2024

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

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.