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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Restricted fire season for Wellington

1 March 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Wellington is now in a restricted fire season. The change in season came into effect 9am Monday 1 March.

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Manawatu rural areas move to restricted fire season from Wednesday

24 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Rangitikei, Manawatu and Palmerston North rural districts will move from an open fire season to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 24 February.

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Changes to fire seasons in Northland

19 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Far North and Whangārei districts have moved to a restricted fire season today (19 Feb 2021).

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Change of fire seasons for the Wairarapa and Tararua District

9 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Wairarapa has moved into a prohibited fire season effective from 8am, 9 Feb 2021. Tararua District will move to a restricted fire season at 8am 12 Feb 2021.

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Charleston gets home fire safety advice

4 February 2021 | Announcements

Charleston residents have been learning about the fire risks they face at home, and how to prepare for them.

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Southland moves to restricted fire season

4 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

At 8am this morning (4 February 2021) the Southland region changed from an open fire season to a restricted fire season.

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Prohibited fire season for Hawke’s Bay

3 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Hawke’s Bay is now in a prohibited fire season, as at 8am 3 February 2021.

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Restricted fire season for Waikato

3 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates

The Waikato district will move to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 3 February 2021.