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

Prohibited fire season for Southland

Prohibited fire season for Southland

1 February 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for Southland as of 8 am Wednesday 1 February 2023, until further notice.

A prohibited fire season means a total ban on outdoor fires.

Southland District Manager Julian Tohiariki says due to La Nina conditions, Southland is experiencing higher than normal temperatures with lower than normal rain fall.

"We do have rain coming but it’s not enough and not in the right places. Any rain is unlikely to make any significant difference to the current conditions," he says.

"I encourage people to be vigilant and to understand the fire dangers, especially while they’re out and about over the long weekend.

He says if there is an urgent need for businesses to burn, they should call Fire and Emergency to discuss options. Contact details here.

"It’s important to know what you can and can’t do in a prohibited season, so please head to www.checkitsalright.nz for tips and fire safety advice."

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