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
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Fire bans lifted for Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Canterbury and Marlborough

Fire bans lifted for Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Canterbury and Marlborough

28 October 2025

The ban on open-air fires and fireworks that were in place across Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury have been lifted.

These bans came into force on 22 October and were lifted at 8am on Monday 27 October. 

While the majority of these areas return to an open fire season, people should continue to go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check the conditions before lighting any open-air fire.

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