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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Be safe - check fires are fully out

15 Poutūterangi 2022 | Announcements

People in Manawatu-Whanganui are being urged to check any historic fires are fully extinguished so they don’t reignite.

Prohibited fire season for Northland

11 Poutūterangi 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Northland Fire District will enter a prohibited fire season at 8am today (Friday 11 March).

Restricted fire season for Otago Central and Lakes zones.

7 Poutūterangi 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Central and Lakes zones in the Otago Fire District will move back to a restricted fire season at 8am on Monday 7 March 2022.

Open fire season for Tairāwhiti District

5 Poutūterangi 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Tairāwhiti District will move back into an open fire season at 8am on Saturday 5 March.

Outdoor fires discouraged as Northland braces for strong winds and dry weather this week

2 Poutūterangi 2022 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency asks Northlanders to stay extra vigilant and refrain from lighting outdoor fires this week, as strong east to northeast winds and dry weather

Open fire season for Hawke's Bay

28 Huitanguru 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Mahia Peninsula, Wairoa Coastal Strip, Tararua, Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Hastings will join the rest of the Hawke’s Bay District in an open fire season.

Open fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui District

23 Huitanguru 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū-Whanganui District will move back to an open fire season at 8am on Wednesday 23 February.

Marlborough fire season change

22 Huitanguru 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Marlborough District will move back to a restricted fire season at 8am Wednesday 23 February.