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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Restricted fire season for Gisborne and surrounding areas

16 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Tuesday 16 December.

Temporary fire ban for Manawatū-Whanganui District

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a total fire ban on open-air fires and fireworks, including paper lanterns, in the Manawatū-Whanganui.

Parikino fire update #4

15 December 2025 | Emergency Information

A crew will monitor a vegetation fire burning in Lismore Forest near Parikino overnight.

Waiinu Beach Fire Update #1

15 December 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is fighting a large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki.

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.