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.

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Rain not enough to change fire danger

25 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Rain over the weekend has not changed the fire danger levels across the country, warns Fire and Emergency New Zealand (25/02/2020).

All of North Island now in a Prohibited or Restricted fire season

13 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The entire North Island & most of the South, is now in either a Prohibited or Restricted fire season.

Restricted fire season for Wellington

13 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

As of 8am Friday 14 February, Wellington (including Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Wellington City and the Hutt Valley) will be in a Restricted fire season.

Prohibited fire season declared in Manawatū

11 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Manawatū, Rangitikei and Palmerston North districts, as of 8am Wednesday 12 February 2020.

Prohibited fire season for Tararua and Wairarapa

11 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Tararua and Wairarapa districts are now in a prohibited fire season.

Total Fire Ban declared in Hawke’s Bay

10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Hawke’s Bay. The change in fire season is effective from 12pm Monday 10 February 2020.

It’s Escape Week - are you prepared to escape in a house fire?

10 February 2020 | Announcements

This week (9 - 15 February) marks the start of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s first ‘Escape Week’.

Fire and Emergency implores the Far North to take fire prohibitions more seriously

10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Firefighters in the Far North are urging their communities to take the current fire prohibitions more seriously.