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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Change to fire season in Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua

News and media|31 March 2020

Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua will move into an open fire season effective from 8am Wednesday 1 April 2020.

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki move into restricted fire season

News and media|2 December 2024

Vegetation starting to dry out is a key factor in Central Otago and Upper Waitaki fire zones entering a restricted fire season today.

Fire and Emergency NZ declares a prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

News and media|1 December 2023

The Hauraki Gulf Islands enter a prohibited fire season from 1 December, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki

News and media|13 January 2023

Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki are now in a restricted fire season, as of 8am this morning (13 January).

Climate and Severe Fire Seasons Part 3 - Report #75 (2003)
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Climate and Severe Fire Seasons Part 1 - Report #11 (2001)
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Fire season changes for Lakes Zone and Central Zone (Otago)

News and media|14 January 2022

The Lakes Zone and Central Zone of the Otago Fire District will move to a prohibited fire season.

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today

News and media|2 December 2024

All islands of the Hauraki Gulf, including Kawau Island move to a prohibited fire season as of 8am Monday 2 December 2024, until further notice.