Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
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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.

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Manawatu rural areas move to restricted fire season from Wednesday

Manawatu rural areas move to restricted fire season from Wednesday

24 February 2021

The Rangitikei, Manawatu and Palmerston North rural districts will move from an open fire season to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 24 February.

Principal Rural Fire Officer Bradley Shanks says, "ground conditions in the districts have changed enough now for us to need to move to restricted."

"A restricted fire season means you will need to apply for a permit for any outdoor fire and follow the conditions listed on your fire permit," he says.

"You can have a hangi or umu, and use a gas-fired BBQ but follow the safety tips on www.checkitsalright.nz"

Horowhenua rural district and all towns in the region remain in open fire season.

A total fire ban however, remains for all beaches across all districts.

Find out which fire season your area is in and to apply for a fire permit if required at www.checkitsalright.nz. 

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