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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Restricted fire season lifted for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

News and media|26 September 2023

The restricted fire season in place for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones has been lifted, as of 8am on Tuesday, September 26 until further notice.

Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period

News and media|20 December 2023

A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.

Westland joins Buller and Grey Districts in restricted fire season

News and media|13 January 2023

Westland District has joined the rest of the West Coast in a restricted fire season as at 08:00 this morning (13 January)

Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone moves into restricted fire season

News and media|21 January 2025

The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone will be moving to a restricted fire season at 6am on Wednesday, 22 January, until further notice.

Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period

News and media|20 December 2022

A restricted fire season and fireworks ban has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December) until 1 February 2023.

Outdoor and rural fire safety

Learn about Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fire control powers and how we use them to reduce the risk of unwanted fire, particularly around outdoor fires, for the management of public safety.

No matter what the fire season is, you still need to comply with our safety guidelines and any council bylaws and regional council requirements relating to smoke nuisance and discharges to the air, even if you are issued with a fire permit from Fire and Emergency.

Open fire season starts for Thames-Coromandel, Waikato Northern

News and media|18 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Waikato Northern and Thames-Coromandel Districts back to an open fire season from 8am this morning, Friday 18th April, until further notice.

Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone moves into restricted fire season

News and media|11 January 2024

The Manawatū-Wanganui Coastal Zone will be moving to a restricted fire season on Friday 12 January at 8am, until further notice.