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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Ban on open fires and fireworks in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay regions icon

Ban on open fires and fireworks in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay regions

22 October 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington and Hawke’s Bay Districts have enforced a total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks from midday today until 8am on Mo

Marlborough South moves to open fire season icon

Marlborough South moves to open fire season

15 May 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will return the Marlborough South area to an open fire season from 8am on Friday, 16 May.

Nelson Tasman area moves to open fire season icon

Nelson Tasman area moves to open fire season

2 May 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has returned the Nelson Tasman area to an open fire season from 9am on Friday, 2 May, until further notice.

All of Hawke’s Bay now in open fire season icon

All of Hawke’s Bay now in open fire season

28 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will revoke the restricted fire season in all of Hawke’s Bay at 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 April.

Marlborough eases outdoor fire restrictions icon

Marlborough eases outdoor fire restrictions

23 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is changing the restrictions for outdoor fires throughout Marlborough at 8am on Thursday 24 April.

Open fire season starts for Tāmaki Makaurau icon

Open fire season starts for Tāmaki Makaurau

22 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties-Manukau Districts back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April.

Open fire season starts for Thames-Coromandel, Waikato Northern icon

Open fire season starts for Thames-Coromandel, Waikato Northern

18 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Waikato Northern and Thames-Coromandel Districts back to an open fire season

Most of Northland now in open fire season icon

Most of Northland now in open fire season

18 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland District back to an open fire season from 12am this morning, Friday 18 April.