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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Bans are in place for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale

27 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The private use of charcoal barbecues, charcoal grills, wood-fired pizza ovens and chiminea are banned for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale until further no

Different fire seasons in Mid-South Canterbury

27 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Anyone in Mid South Canterbury wanting to light fires in the open should check the fire season status first, as the situation varies depending on where you are.

Fire and Emergency declares a restricted fire season for Otago's Alpine Zone

27 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Otago’s Alpine Zone is now in a restricted fire season, as of 8am this morning (27 January 2023) until further notice.

Inland Buller moves to Prohibited Fire Season

25 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Inland Buller is now in a Prohibited Fire Season, as conditions have reached the threshold for banning outdoor fires.

Open fires banned in much of Southland as fire danger rises

25 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Coastal Southland and all of the Department of Conservation estate, including Stewart Island, have moved into a Prohibited Fire Season today.

Canterbury moving to a restricted fire season

25 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The whole of Canterbury will move into a Restricted Fire Season on Thursday 26 January due to the increasing risk of wildfire.

Tasman fire largely contained

24 January 2023 | Emergency Information

A fire above the Shenandoah Saddle in the Tasman District is largely contained and SH65 has reopened under traffic management.

Firefighters decontaminating Stoke building after fire

24 January 2023 | Emergency Information

People in Stoke are asked to stay away from Elms St in Stoke while fire crews decontaminate a building where there has been a fire this morning.