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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Parikino fire update #4

15 December 2025 | Emergency Information

A crew will monitor a vegetation fire burning in Lismore Forest near Parikino overnight.

Waiinu Beach Fire Update #1

15 December 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is fighting a large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki.

Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Thames-Coromandel to a restricted fire season at 9am on Tuesday 16 December, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Canterbury

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Canterbury will enter a restricted fire season from 11.59pm on Monday, 15 December, until further notice.

Parikino fire update #3

15 December 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews remain at a fire in the Lismore Forest near Parikino this afternoon.

Prohibited and restricted fire seasons for Hawke’s Bay

15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing prohibited and restricted fire seasons for part of the Hawke's Bay.

Parikino / Lismore Forest fire update #2

15 December 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters are making the most of relatively benign conditions this morning to try and contain the fire burning in the Lismore forest near Parikino.

Parikino fire update #1

15 December 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters supported by helicopters will resume operations this morning to try and contain the fire in forestry near Parikino in the Whanganui District.