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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Total fire ban for North Waikato and Coromandel icon

Total fire ban for North Waikato and Coromandel

7 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for the Waikato Northern and Coromandel Zones.

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Fire restrictions eased for parts of Otago

4 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire restrictions have been eased in Otago on Monday, 3 March.

Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland icon

Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland

28 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

All of Wellington District to move to a restricted fire season icon

All of Wellington District to move to a restricted fire season

24 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The remainder of the Wellington District will move into a restricted fire season at 8am on Tuesday, 25 February, until further notice.

Outdoor fires prohibited in Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas icon

Outdoor fires prohibited in Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas

20 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Manawatū-Whanganui’s coastal areas from 8am on Friday 21 February, until further notice.

Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone icon

Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone

14 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February.

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Restricted fire season for parts of Hawke's Bay

14 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be moving parts of Hawke’s Bay into a restricted fire season from 9am, Friday 14 February, until further notice.

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Outdoor fires to be restricted in Manawatū-Whanganui district

7 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for parts of the Manawatū-Whanganui district from Friday 7 February until further notice.