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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Prohibited fire season for Marlborough

26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

All of Marlborough, both urban and rural areas, is moving to a prohibited fire season from 0800 on Wednesday 27 January 2021.

Canterbury update: 1.30pm

26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

All of Canterbury and much of the upper South Island have suspended all fire permits, with immediate effect.

Fire permits in Nelson/Tasman suspended during hot weather

26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

All active fire permits in the Nelson Tasman district with the exception of Nelson Lakes, Murchison, and Golden Bay West have been placed on a 48hr suspension.

Prohibited fire season for Gisborne/Tairawhiti

26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Gisborne/Tairawhiti is now in a prohibited fire season as of 8am Tuesday 26 January 2021.

Restricted fire season for Otago District’s Central Zone

20 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season effective from 8am Wednesday 20 January.

Restricted fire season for Wairarapa

18 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Wairarapa moves to a restricted fire season as of 8am Wednesday 20 January.

Change in fire season for the Far North

30 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates

All of Northland is now in a prohibited fire season.

As of 8am this morning (30 December 2020), the Far North moved to a prohibited fire season.

Restricted fire season for Marlborough and Kaikoura

24 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A restricted fire season is now in place across Marlborough and Kaikoura. The change in fire season came into effect 8am Thursday 24 December 2020.