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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Change in fire seasons for Auckland region

28 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The fire seasons for Auckland mainland and the populated Hauraki Gulf Islands have changed as at 9am, Monday 28 March.

Open fire season for Marlborough District

28 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Marlborough District is now in an open fire season as at 8am, Monday 28 March (excluding DOC land).

Open fire season for Bay of Plenty

28 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Bay of Plenty District is now in an open fire season, effective from 8am, Monday 28 March.

Prohibited fire season for Northland

11 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Northland Fire District will enter a prohibited fire season at 8am today (Friday 11 March).

Restricted fire season for Otago Central and Lakes zones.

7 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Central and Lakes zones in the Otago Fire District will move back to a restricted fire season at 8am on Monday 7 March 2022.

Open fire season for Tairāwhiti District

5 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates

All of the Tairāwhiti District will move back into an open fire season at 8am on Saturday 5 March.

Open fire season for Hawke's Bay

28 February 2022 | Fire Season Updates

Mahia Peninsula, Wairoa Coastal Strip, Tararua, Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Hastings will join the rest of the Hawke’s Bay District in an open fire season.

Open fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui District

23 February 2022 | Fire Season Updates

The Manawatū-Whanganui District will move back to an open fire season at 8am on Wednesday 23 February.