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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Waiinu Beach fire update #2

16 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to work on containing and suppressing the fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki.

Restricted fire season for Gisborne and surrounding areas

16 Hakihea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Tuesday 16 December.

Temporary fire ban for Manawatū-Whanganui District

15 Hakihea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a total fire ban on open-air fires and fireworks, including paper lanterns, in the Manawatū-Whanganui.

Parikino fire update #4

15 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

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

Waiinu Beach Fire Update #1

15 Hakihea 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 Hakihea 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 Hakihea 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 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

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