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
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News and media

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Fire season change for Northern and Central Waikato zones icon

Fire season change for Northern and Central Waikato zones

19 January 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Northern and Central Zones of the Waikato Fire District are now in a prohibited fire season.

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Wairarapa fire season change

19 January 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The whole of the Wairarapa District has moved into a restricted fire season.
The restriction took effect Wednesday January 19 2022 at 8am.

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Change in fire season status for Buller

18 January 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Buller is now in a restricted fire season.

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Fire season change for Waimea Rural zone

18 January 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Waimea Rural zone of the Nelson-Marlborough Fire District is now in a prohibited fire season.

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Fire season changes for Lakes Zone and Central Zone (Otago)

14 January 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Lakes Zone and Central Zone of the Otago Fire District will move to a prohibited fire season.

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Otago Lakes Zone District Fire Season Change

11 January 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Otago District Lakes Zone will move to a restricted fire season, effective from 5pm Tuesday 11 January 2022.

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Fire season change for Northland District

11 January 2022 | Fire Season Updates

From 8am Wednesday 12 Jan, Northland District is moving to a restricted fire season & the Far North is moving to a prohibited fire season.

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Restricted fire season for Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings Rural District

11 January 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings Rural District is now in a restricted fire season. The restriction came into effect from 8am today (11 January 2022).