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 declared in Hawke’s Bay

10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Hawke’s Bay. The change in fire season is effective from 12pm Monday 10 February 2020.

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Fire and Emergency implores the Far North to take fire prohibitions more seriously

10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Firefighters in the Far North are urging their communities to take the current fire prohibitions more seriously.

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Prohibited Fire Season declared in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu

7 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu regions are now in a prohibited fire season.

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Prohibited fire season declared in The Central North Island - Pumicelands

3 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Central Lakes, Bay Of Plenty Coast and Pumicelands..

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Change in fire season status for Auckland

24 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Auckland region.

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Change in fire season status for Canterbury

22 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Selwyn, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Hurunui.

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Prohibited fire season declared in Far North

14 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara are now in a prohibited fire season. Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor says all fire permits have been cancelled.

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Change in fire seasons for Auckland

29 November 2019 | Fire Season Updates

From Monday 2 December there will be a restricted season across greater Auckland and a prohibited fire season across all the islands of the Hauraki Gulf.