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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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Wairarapa fire season change

Wairarapa fire season change

19 January 2022

The whole of the Wairarapa District has moved into a restricted fire season.

The restriction took effect Wednesday January 19 2022 at 8am.

A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit. You can apply for a permit at checkitsalright.nz.

Acting Wellington District Manager, Brett Lockyer says the reason for this change is the current summer weather pattern and predicted climate - especially within the south and east coasts of the Wairarapa Region.

"If a fire was to get away in these conditions, it will be difficult to control, especially with the wind we have been experiencing," he says.

"If you have a permit, follow the conditions listed on your permit."

Fire and Emergency encourages all people planning on lighting fires this season to check the weather conditions.

"If it’s hot and windy, do not light a fire, even if you have a permit," says Brett Lockyer.

Go to www.checkitsalright.nz for tips on how to stay fire safe. 

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