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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Parts of Hawke’s Bay to move to restricted fire season

8 November 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Parts of Hawke’s Bay will enter a restricted fire season at 8am on Monday, 11 November, until further notice.

Nelson and Tasman Districts move to open fire season

9 August 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman District will move to an open fire season from 8am Monday August 12.

Restricted fire season revoked for parts of Otago

10 June 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in Upper Waitaki, Central Otago, Strath Taieri from 8am Monday 10 June.

Mid-South Canterbury moves to open fire season

23 May 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Mid-South Canterbury District will move to an open fire season from 1am Friday 24 May, until further notice.

Restricted fire season revoked for South Marlborough

17 May 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for South Marlborough from 8am Friday 17 May, until further notice.

Winter cold brings open fire season to all Hawke’s Bay - people urged to be fire safe at home

14 May 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Tararua East and Hawke’s Bay Coast as of 12pm Tuesday 14 May.

Open fire season for Hakataramea Valley and Waihaorunga

10 May 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Hakataramea Valley and Waihaorunga in Mid-South Canterbury will move to an open fire season from 1am Saturday 11 May, until further notice.

Restricted fire season revoked for coastal Waitaki

10 May 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in coastal Waitaki from 8am Saturday 11 May, until further notice.