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

Open fire season for Taranaki

Open fire season for Taranaki

9 February 2022

Taranaki District has moved back to an open fire season. The change came into effect at 8am today (Wednesday 9 February).

An open fire season means permits will no longer be required when lighting open air fires.

Taranaki District Manager, David Utumapu says the recent change in weather has reduced the potential fire risk.

"Taranaki has been in a restricted fire season since mid-January but with the substantial rainfall recently we can make the move back to an open fire season," he says.

David Utumapu would like to remind people that while the risk has decreased, it certainly hasn’t been eliminated.

"Always go to  checkitsalright.nz. before you plan on lighting a fire - check the conditions and if it’s hot and windy please do not light a fire," he says.

For more tips on how to stay safe during a fire lighting season, go to  checkitsalright.nz.

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