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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How to safely burn crop residue

News and media|4 March 2024

Fire can be an effective way to remove crop residue after crops have been harvested, in preparation for the next round of planting.

Fire restrictions eased for parts of Otago

News and media|4 March 2025

Fire restrictions have been eased in Otago on Monday, 3 March.

Outdoor fires discouraged as Northland braces for strong winds and dry weather this week

News and media|2 March 2022

Fire and Emergency asks Northlanders to stay extra vigilant and refrain from lighting outdoor fires this week, as strong east to northeast winds and dry weather in the Far North will make firefighting very challenging.

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.

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 today (11 February 2022).

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.

Change in fire season for Kaipara

News and media|28 April 2021

Kaipara is now in an open fire season, effective from 8am today (Wednesday 28 April).

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).