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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Southland moves to restricted fire season

20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.

Far North moves into prohibited fire season

20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.

Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period

20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.

Increased fire risk brings fire season changes across Otago

17 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

A sharp increase in fire risk has brought about a number of fire season changes across the Otago District as of 8am on Monday 18 December, until further notice.

Fire restrictions for Mackenzie Basin

14 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire restrictions are being put in place for the Mackenzie Basin as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

Restricted fire season for Marlborough District

14 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The Marlborough District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Thursday 14 December, until further notice.

Otago’s Lakes zone enters restricted fire season

8 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The Lakes zone in Otago will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Saturday 9 December, until further notice.

Otago’s Central and Upper Waitaki zones return to restricted fire season

4 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The Central and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will return to a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 5 December, until further notice.