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
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Change of fire season for Wellington District

Change of fire season for Wellington District

16 February 2022

All of Wellington will move back into an open fire season as of 8 am Wednesday 16 February 2022.

The Wellington District covers the lower North Island as far north as Otaki on the Kapiti Coast and Mt Bruce in the Wairarapa.

This excludes the Chatham Islands which is in a year round restricted fire season.

The recent wet weather has lowered the District’s fire risk and enabled the move back to an open fire season.

District Manager Nick Pyatt says while the change of season means residents of Wellington District will now be able to light open-air fires without a permit, the fire risk is still there.

"Please remain vigilant and take all precautions when lighting fires or attending burns - the fire risk is not eliminated," he says.

"If you are planning on lighting a fire, go to www.checkitsalright.nz for advice about lighting open air fires safely, and remember, if it’s hot and windy, please don’t light a fire at all."

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