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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Ignite Magazine: Issue 33

27 Poutūterangi 2025 | Ignite Magazine

In this issue we interview Lead Teams programme alumni, look at retardant training down south, and cross-agency collaboration for a drug driving campaign.

Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal zone moves to restricted fire season

25 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The Coastal zone of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Manawatū-Whanganui District will move from a prohibited to restricted fire season from 8am, 26 March.

Outdoor fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury

24 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will lift restrictions on outdoor fires for Canterbury at 8am on Wednesday 26 March until further notice.

Auckland Local Advisory Committee members appointed

24 Poutūterangi 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the 12 people who will form the Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).

Outdoor fire restrictions lifted for West Coast after rain

21 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed the Grey and Buller Inland areas on the West Coast back in an open fire season, from 9am on Friday 21 March.

Learning the lessons of wildfires past: Port Hills

18 Poutūterangi 2025 | Community Education

Two devastating wildfires in the Port Hills area prompt improved wildfire readiness, showcasing the power of collaboration in emergency preparedness.

Learning the lessons of wildfires past: Twizel

18 Poutūterangi 2025 | Community Education

Vulnerable to wildfires, Twizel community has come together to take ownership of their own preparedness, reduce the risk and the impact of future events.

Southland moves back to open fire season

18 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Rain and cooler temperatures in Southland have lowered the fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the district back to an open season.