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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Matakana Fire Update #3

24 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

More firefighters, heavy machinery and an additional helicopter have been brought in to tackle the fire on Matakana Island, which has affected over 30 hectares.

Matakana Forest Fire Update #2

24 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

Second update on Matakana Island forest fire - nine crews, heavy machinery and two helicopters attacking the fire

Forest fire on Matakana Island

23 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ crews are monitoring a forestry fire on Matakana Island overnight. Crews and helicopters will respond to the fire in the morning.

Further fire restrictions for Mid-South Canterbury

21 Hakihea 2023 | Fire Season Updates

As summer starts to take hold across Mid-South Canterbury, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring further fire season changes across the District.

Southland moves to restricted fire season

20 Hakihea 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.

Far North moves into prohibited fire season

20 Hakihea 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.

Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period

20 Hakihea 2023 | Fire Season Updates

A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.

Inland Otago fire risk set to spike

18 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements

Hot, windy, dry conditions forecast for much of inland Otago will sharply increase the risk of wildfires starting and spreading this week.