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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Seasonal Fire Danger Outlook

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety

Below are the Seasonal Fire Danger Outlook reports, provided by NIWA.

Complacency warning following recent Taranaki rain

News and media|17 January 2024

Recent rain in Taranaki has not dampened down the fire risk across the District.

Bans are in place for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale

News and media|27 January 2023

The private use of charcoal barbecues, charcoal grills, wood-fired pizza ovens and chiminea are banned for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale until further notice.

Consultation on your local fire plan

News and media|17 May 2021

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

Fire and Emergency urges people not to let off fireworks this summer

News and media|29 December 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to not set off fireworks this New Year’s Eve and over the summer.

Open fires banned in much of Southland as fire danger rises

News and media|25 January 2023

Coastal Southland and all of the Department of Conservation estate, including Stewart Island, have moved into a Prohibited Fire Season today.