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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Southland moves to restricted fire season

4 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

At 8am this morning (4 February 2021) the Southland region changed from an open fire season to a restricted fire season.

Prohibited fire season for Hawke’s Bay

3 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Hawke’s Bay is now in a prohibited fire season, as at 8am 3 February 2021.

Restricted fire season for Waikato

3 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Waikato district will move to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 3 February 2021.

House fire in Pokeno prompts warning that fire gets real, fast

2 February 2021 | Announcements

A recent house fire in Pokeno, Waikato is a timely reminder of just how fast fire can spread and the importance of having an escape plan.

Prohibited fire season for Western Bay of Plenty

2 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Western Bay of Plenty is now in a prohibited fire season.

Prohibited fire season for Marlborough

26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

All of Marlborough, both urban and rural areas, is moving to a prohibited fire season from 0800 on Wednesday 27 January 2021.

Canterbury update: 1.30pm

26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

All of Canterbury and much of the upper South Island have suspended all fire permits, with immediate effect.

Fire permits in Nelson/Tasman suspended during hot weather

26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

All active fire permits in the Nelson Tasman district with the exception of Nelson Lakes, Murchison, and Golden Bay West have been placed on a 48hr suspension.