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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

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Change in fire season status for Otago

News and media|1 December 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Otago region.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for Otago’s Clutha zone

News and media|20 January 2023

Otago’s Clutha zone has moved to a Prohibited Fire Season as of 8am today, Friday 20 January 2023, until further notice.

Change in fire season for Tairawhiti

News and media|5 May 2020

Tairawhiti is now in an Open Fire Season effective from 2pm Monday 4 May 2020.

Change in fire season for Pumicelands

News and media|5 May 2020

Pumicelands, Central Lakes and Bay of Plenty Coast will be moving to an Open Fire Season effective from 8am 6 May 2020.

Port Hills update #14

News and media|17 February 2024

Firefighting on the Port Hills will focus on consolidating the perimeter of the fire and extinguishing hotspots today.

Prohibited fire season declared in The Central North Island - Pumicelands

News and media|3 February 2020

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Central Lakes, Bay Of Plenty Coast and Pumicelands..

New members for Local Advisory Committees

News and media|11 November 2021

Fire and Emergency is pleased to announce appointments to our Chatham Islands and Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committees.

Update from public consultation on local fire plans

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Fire Plans

Update from public consultationThank you to those that submitted feedback on the draft fire plans.