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

Search results for Fire season

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Fire season changes for Dunedin, Lakes and Coastal Waitaki

News and media|5 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restricted fire season in the Dunedin zone from 8am Friday 5 April, until further notice.

Restricted fire season revoked for parts of Otago

News and media|10 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in Upper Waitaki, Central Otago, Strath Taieri from 8am Monday 10 June, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

News and media|13 September 2023

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 14 September until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Otago District’s Central Zone

News and media|20 January 2021

Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season effective from 8am Wednesday 20 January.

Changes to fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei

News and media|11 March 2020

As of 8am Wednesday 11 March, the fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei Districts has changed from prohibited to restricted fire season.

Manawatū Whanganui moves back to an open fire season

News and media|30 March 2022

The Manawatū Whanganui fire District has moved back to an open fire season as of 8 am, Wednesday 30 March.

This applies to all areas within Horowhenua, Ruapehu, Manawatū, Rangitikei, Whanganui District Councils and the Palmerston North City Council.

New Zealand Fire Season Severity Poster
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New Zealand monthly fire severity from 1996-2023

Open fire season declared for whole of Canterbury

News and media|7 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Canterbury District will move from a mix of restricted and prohibited fire seasons to an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 7 May, until further notice.