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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News and media

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Tongariro National Park Fire Update #2

8 November 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire in the Tongariro National Park is not under control. Trampers have been evacuated from the area while firefighting continues.

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Tongariro Forest Park Fire Update #1

8 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters supported by helicopters are tackling a large vegetation fire affecting about 50ha of the Tongariro Forest Park.

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Fire at Darfield contained

4 November 2025 | Emergency Information

The large vegetation fire at Darfield is now contained.

Fire at Darfield contained icon

Fire at Darfield contained

4 November 2025 | Emergency Information

The large vegetation fire at Darfield is now contained.

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Firefighters responding to large Canterbury vegetation fire

4 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to a large vegetation fire near Darfield, Canterbury.

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Restricted Fire Season for most of the Hawke’s Bay District

3 November 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Much of the Hawke’s Bay District will move into a restricted fire season from midday 4 November until further notice.

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Restricted fire season for Clutha

31 October 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The Clutha area of Otago will move to a restricted fire season from 8am 1 November until further notice.

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Check It’s Alright before you light fireworks this Guy Fawkes

31 October 2025 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to take greater care with fireworks this year.