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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Two Nelson South structure fires on Wednesday

22 May 2025 | Announcements

Fire crews responded to two structure fires in Nelson South on Wednesday.

Winslow hay bale fire update #2

16 May 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand had two crews monitoring the remains of a large fire involving hay bales in Winslow, Ashburton last night.

Winslow hay bale fire update #1

15 May 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a large fire involving hay bales in Winslow, Ashburton around 11.30pm last night.

Marlborough South moves to open fire season

15 May 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will return the Marlborough South area to an open fire season from 8am on Friday, 16 May.

Glen Innes building fire update #2

8 May 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has contained a building fire at Mayfair Place in Glen Innes, Auckland this morning.

Glen Innes building fire update #1

8 May 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a fire at Mayfair Place in Glen Innes, Auckland at approximately 7am this morning.

Nelson Tasman area moves to open fire season

2 May 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has returned the Nelson Tasman area to an open fire season from 9am on Friday, 2 May, until further notice.

All of Hawke’s Bay now in open fire season

28 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will revoke the restricted fire season in all of Hawke’s Bay at 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 April.