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.

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Open fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui District

2 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū-Whanganui District will move back to an open fire season at 8am on Thursday, 3 April.

Outdoor fire restrictions lifted in Taranaki

2 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on open air fires in Taranaki from 8am on Wednesday 2 April, until further notice.

Central Hawke’s Bay first responders join up to train

1 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John are running a joint training exercise in Waipawa.

Fire and fireworks restrictions lifted in parts of Otago

31 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in some parts of Otago from 8am on Monday 31 March, until further notice.

Fire restrictions lifted in wider Wellington area

31 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Wellington, Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast into an open fire season from 8am on Monday 31 March.

New first response unit in Waverley to boost emergency care

28 Poutūterangi 2025 | Announcements

A new first response unit in Waverley will enhance emergency medical response for the local community in South Taranaki.

Hawke’s Bay fireworks ban extended until end of April

28 Poutūterangi 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extending its ban on fireworks and sky lanterns in Hawke’s Bay until Wednesday 30 April, 2025.

24 new career firefighters join Fire and Emergency New Zealand

27 Poutūterangi 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed 24 new career firefighters at their graduation ceremony at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Rotorua.