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

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All Canterbury under total fire ban from midday Monday

News and media|20 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has advised all of Canterbury will be in a prohibited fire season from 12pm Monday 23 December, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for North Marlborough

News and media|7 April 2021

North Marlborough is moving to a restricted fire season at 8am on Thursday 8 April. This is all parts of Marlborough north of the Wairau River (excluding Rarangi and the Diversion) and includes Picton, Havelock and Department of Conservation land in the area.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season and fireworks ban for Otago’s Lakes and Central Zones

News and media|12 January 2023

Otago’s Lakes and Central fire zones will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 12 January, until further notice.

Rural Hawkes Bay moves to restricted fire season from Monday

News and media|12 October 2020

Rural Hawkes Bay will move to a restricted fire season on Monday 12 October.

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.

Learning from home resources

Found in: Home fire safety | Kids and parents

This section contains fire safety information and activities for "teachers at home".

Strong winds increase fire danger for Canterbury

News and media|19 January 2021

Fire and Emergency is currently at two fires in Canterbury, one at Cass Bay and the other at Loburn.

Nelson - Tasman moves back to restricted fire season

News and media|11 February 2022

All areas of the Nelson-Tasman region have moved back to a restricted fire season from 11 February 2022.