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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Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer

15 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire ove

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

1 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Hauraki Gulf will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 01 December, until further notice.

Restricted Fire Season for Otago’s Central Zone

19 October 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season at 8am Thursday 20 October 2022.

Open fire season for Otago District

16 May 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Otago moved to an open fire season at 8am today (Monday 16 May). This includes Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki, Central and Lakes Districts.

Restricted fire season lifted in the Mackenzie Basin

11 May 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Mackenzie Basin has moved into an open fire season today (Wednesday 11 May). This means that a permit is no longer required to light an open air fire.

Open fire season for Southland District

21 April 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Southland is now in an open fire season as at 8am, Thursday 21 April, 2022

Manawatū Whanganui moves back to an open fire season

30 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū Whanganui fire District has moved back to an open fire season as of 8 am, Wednesday 30 March.

Change in fire seasons for the Southland District

29 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Southland District is now in a prohibited fire season, effective as at 6am Tuesday 29 March.