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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Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island

News and media|22 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2025

A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk caused by the next wave of the severe gales forecast to hit the South Island.

Te Tai Tokerau Northland remains in a restricted fire season over a dry Easter Weekend

News and media|28 Poutūterangi 2024

A restricted fire season continues in Te Tai Tokerau Northland over the Easter weekend and beyond while the fire risk remains high in the region.

Celebrate safely this Lunar New Year

News and media|20 Kohitātea 2023

Fire and Emergency is encouraging people celebrating Lunar New Year to be extra vigilant if they plan on lighting lanterns and fireworks this weekend.

Open fire season for Otago District

News and media|16 Haratua 2022

Otago moved to an open fire season at 8am today (Monday 16 May). This includes Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki, Central and Lakes Districts.

Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

News and media|10 Huitanguru 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to be extra cautious during their Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.

Let off fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes

News and media|1 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022

Fire and Emergency is calling for people to be careful when letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, particularly with high winds forecast across the motu.

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

News and media|15 Paengawhāwhā 2024

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

Prohibited fire season for Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury

News and media|6 Poutūterangi 2024

The Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury will be moving to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 6 March, until further notice.