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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Prohibited Fire Season for Mid-South Canterbury Hill Country from Friday

11 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Mid-South Canterbury’s hill and high country will move to a prohibited fire season on Friday 12 January at 8am, until further notice.

Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone moves into restricted fire season

11 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone will be moving to a restricted fire season on Friday 12 January at 8am, until further notice.

December spike in Hawke's Bay vegetation fires

10 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is encouraging people in Hawke’s Bay to take extra care when burning rubbish or slash piles.

Prohibited fire season for Marlborough South

10 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Marlborough South zone will be moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday, 10 January, until further notice.

Increasing fire danger sparks change in Canterbury fire season

9 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Sunday’s fires along the Darfield railway line provided a timely reminder to everyone in Canterbury that it just takes a spark to start a wildfire.

Wairarapa moves into restricted fire season

7 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The whole of the Wairarapa will move into a restricted fire season on Monday, 8 January at 8am, until further notice.

Further fire restrictions for Mid-South Canterbury

21 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

As summer starts to take hold across Mid-South Canterbury, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring further fire season changes across the District.

Southland moves to restricted fire season

20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.