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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Outdoor fires to be restricted in Manawatū-Whanganui district icon

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.

Dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Otago’s alpine area icon

Dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Otago’s alpine area

5 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Otago’s alpine area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 5 February until further notice.

Hot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Southland icon

Hot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Southland

4 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland District into a restricted fire season from 8am, Tuesday 4 February until further notice.

Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast icon

Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast

3 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area until further notice.

Fire restrictions eased in parts of Mid-South Canterbury icon

Fire restrictions eased in parts of Mid-South Canterbury

31 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in the lower-lying areas of Mid-South Canterbury from 8am on Friday 31 Jan

Restricted fire season begins for Porirua and Kāpiti Coast icon

Restricted fire season begins for Porirua and Kāpiti Coast

28 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas from 8am today, until further notice.

Outdoor fires banned in parts of Otago from Monday icon

Outdoor fires banned in parts of Otago from Monday

25 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season for the Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas in Otago takes effect from 8am on Monday 27 January.

Outdoor fires restricted in parts of West Coast from today icon

Outdoor fires restricted in parts of West Coast from today

24 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Grey and Buller Inland areas from 8am today, until further notice.