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 changes to open fire season

10 March 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Southland is changing from a restricted to an open fire season at 8 am on Wednesday 10 March 2021.

Western Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season

9 March 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Western Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season

Change in fire season for the Kaipara District

5 March 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Kaipara District from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season at 8am Friday 5 March 2021.

Restricted fire season for Wellington

1 March 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Wellington is now in a restricted fire season. The change in season came into effect 9am Monday 1 March.

Manawatu rural areas move to restricted fire season from Wednesday

24 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Rangitikei, Manawatu and Palmerston North rural districts will move from an open fire season to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 24 February.

Changes to fire seasons in Northland

19 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Far North and Whangārei districts have moved to a restricted fire season today (19 Feb 2021).

Change of fire seasons for the Wairarapa and Tararua District

9 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Wairarapa has moved into a prohibited fire season effective from 8am, 9 Feb 2021. Tararua District will move to a restricted fire season at 8am 12 Feb 2021.

Charleston gets home fire safety advice

4 February 2021 | Announcements

Charleston residents have been learning about the fire risks they face at home, and how to prepare for them.