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

Restricted fire season for Wellington

Restricted fire season for Wellington

1 March 2021

Wellington is now in a restricted fire season. The change in season came into effect 9am Monday 1 March and includes Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Wellington City and the Hutt Valley.

Principal Rural Fire Officer Craig Cottrill says this means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will need to apply for a permit and follow the conditions listed on their permit.

"The ground is getting drier and fire danger has increased," he says.

"The dry vegetation acts as fuel for a wildfire, meaning if a wildfire did start it could spread very quickly,"

"We’ve seen this with a few vegetation fires in the area recently, including one in Makara last month where firefighters and helicopters worked hard over two days to put it out."

Craig Cottrill wants Wellingtonians to be aware of the real fire risks, and take them seriously.

"Apply for your fire permit if you’re planning an outdoor fire - it’s easy, just go to www.checkitsalright.nz and follow the instructions."

"There is a lot of fire safety advice there to help you reduce the risk of a fire starting or getting away on you."

"In a restricted fire season it is okay to use a gas or charcoal barbecue and have a hangi or umu, but follow the safety tips on www.checkitsalright.nz."

"Let’s all do our part to stay fire safe here in Wellington."

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