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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Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Thames-Coromandel to a restricted fire season at 9am on Tuesday 16 December, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Canterbury

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Canterbury will enter a restricted fire season from 11.59pm on Monday, 15 December, until further notice.

Parikino fire update #3

15 December 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews remain at a fire in the Lismore Forest near Parikino this afternoon.

Prohibited and restricted fire seasons for Hawke’s Bay

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing prohibited and restricted fire seasons for part of the Hawke's Bay.

Parikino / Lismore Forest fire update #2

15 December 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters are making the most of relatively benign conditions this morning to try and contain the fire burning in the Lismore forest near Parikino.

Parikino fire update #1

15 December 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters supported by helicopters will resume operations this morning to try and contain the fire in forestry near Parikino in the Whanganui District.

Temporary fireworks bans for the Mackenzie Basin and Lake Clearwater

14 December 2025 | Announcements

Temporary fireworks bans covering the Mackenzie Basin and the area around Lake Clearwater will come into effect tomorrow to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Fire and Emergency received calls to 22 incidents during today’s strike

12 December 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 12 December.