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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Parts of Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season

17 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Coastal, Waimea and Nelson North zones in Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season from 6am on Saturday 17 February, until further notice.

Coastal Waitaki moves to a prohibited fire season

16 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

fire season update - Coastal Waitaki moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Monday 19 February, until further notice.

Thames Coromandel and North Waikato move to a restricted fire season

16 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Thames Coromandel and North Waikato districts move to a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 16 February, until further notice.

Restricted Fire Season for the Bay of Plenty

14 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Bay of Plenty will move to a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 15 February, until further notice.

Auckland and Northland move to a restricted fire season

14 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Te Hiku Region (Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Te Tai Tokerau Northland) moves to a restricted fire season.

Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

9 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.

Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

9 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency NZ bans fireworks and sky lanterns in Canterbury

9 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fireworks and sky lanterns are banned across Canterbury and Kaikōura from 8am Friday 9 February until further notice.