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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Open fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas

23 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking its restricted fire season for the Manawatū-Whanganui coastal area.

Fire and Emergency NZ releases Auckland Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle Operational Review

19 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released an internal operational review into its responses to the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.

Wairarapa moves to a restricted fire season

18 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Wairarapa will move to a restricted fire season from 8am Friday 19 April, until further notice.

Bay of Plenty, Tongariro and Taupō move to an open fire season

17 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Bay of Plenty and South Waikato Districts of Tongariro and Taupō move to an open fire season from 9am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice.

Restricted fire season lifted in Hawke’s Bay

17 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Hawke’s Bay as of 8am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice.

Wellington District moves to an open fire season

16 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington District will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 8am Wednesday 17 April.

Lower fire risk across Mid-South Canterbury prompts fire season changes

16 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Fire Season Updates

All Mid-South Canterbury restricted zones will move to open and all prohibited will move to restricted at 5am Tuesday 16 April, until further notice.

Most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland moves to an open fire season

15 Paengawhāwhā 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland moves to an open fire season from 9am Monday 15 April, until further notice.