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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Manawatu rural areas move to restricted fire season from Wednesday

News and media|24 February 2021

The Rangitikei, Manawatu and Palmerston North rural districts will move from an open fire season to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 24 February.

Otago’s Central and Upper Waitaki zones return to restricted fire season

News and media|4 December 2023

The Central and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will return to a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 5 December, until further notice.

Most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland moves to an open fire season

News and media|15 April 2024

Most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland moves to an open fire season from 9am Monday 15 April, until further notice.

Evaluation of grass curing assessment methods for application in New Zealand Report #165 [2018]
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Fire and Emergency is seeking a viable operational method to monitor and assess grass curing to combat greater fire risk areas.

Hawke’s Bay moves to restricted fire season, Tararua East goes prohibited.

News and media|20 February 2024

Starting from 8am on Tuesday, 20 February, the following areas in Hawke’s Bay move to a restricted fire season.

Restricted fire season for Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings Rural District

News and media|11 January 2022

Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings Rural District is now in a restricted fire season. The restriction came into effect from 8am today (11 January 2022).

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

News and media|1 December 2022

The Hauraki Gulf will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 01 December, until further notice.

Easing of fire restrictions for Hawke's Bay

News and media|7 January 2025

Fire restrictions in Hawke’s Bay have been eased following recent wet weather.