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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North Waikato moves to restricted fire season

19 March 2026 | Fire Season Updates

North Waikato moves to a restricted fire season from 19 March.

Total fire ban in response to escalating risk in parts of Nelson and Tasman Districts

15 March 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will enforce bans and restrictions on outdoor fires in much of Nelson-Tasman from tomorrow due to the escalating fire risk.

Prohibited Fire Season in Otago’s Lakes Zone from Thursday

11 March 2026 | Fire Season Updates

A total fire ban will take effect in the Otago Lakes Zone tomorrow morning (Thursday 12 March).

Change of fire season for areas within the Nelson Tasman region

4 March 2026 | Fire Season Updates

A change of fire season for areas within the Nelson Tasman region will take effect from 8am on Wednesday 4 March, until further notice.

Central Otago moving to a Prohibited Fire Season

20 February 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a Prohibited Fire Season in Central Otago beginning at 8am this Saturday, 21 February.

Open fire season for Wairarapa

9 February 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Wairarapa moves back to open fire season

Bay of Plenty moves to open fire season

29 January 2026 | Fire Season Updates

The Bay of Plenty will move to an open fire season from 9am Friday 30 January, until further notice.

Tairāwhiti’s Kōpūtūtea zone moves into open fire season

27 January 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Open fire season for Kōpūtūtea zone in Tairāwhiti