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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Firefighters responding to large Canterbury vegetation fire

4 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to a large vegetation fire near Darfield, Canterbury.

Restricted Fire Season for most of the Hawke’s Bay District

3 November 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Much of the Hawke’s Bay District will move into a restricted fire season from midday 4 November until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Clutha

31 October 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The Clutha area of Otago will move to a restricted fire season from 8am 1 November until further notice.

Check It’s Alright before you light fireworks this Guy Fawkes

31 October 2025 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to take greater care with fireworks this year.

Pause and Plan before Burning Storm Debris

30 October 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is asking farmers and lifestyle block owners in Otago and Southland to pause and plan before starting to burn debris from last week's storm.

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

28 October 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The fire and fireworks bans that were in place across Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury have been lifted.

Fire and Emergency warns against complacency this long weekend

24 October 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning against complacency this long weekend.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update 2 - 23 October 6pm

23 October 2025 | Announcements

Update on severe weather events and fires across New Zealand