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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Severe wind warnings for Canterbury - so don’t light fires

News and media|25 September 2020

With severe winds forecast for Canterbury over Sunday and Monday, people are urged to take every precaution to stop fires starting or spreading.

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.

All Wairarapa under total fire ban from today

News and media|18 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed the entire Wairarapa in a prohibited fire season from 8am Wednesday 18 December, until further notice.

Port Hills fire update #26

News and media|23 February 2024

Fire and Emergency crews will continue work extinguishing hotspots at Port Hills today.

Southland moves back to a restricted fire season

News and media|8 February 2023

Southland will move back into a restricted fire season as of 8am this morning (8 February).

Marlborough South moving back to restricted fire season

News and media|7 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season in the Marlborough South zone, as of 8am on Wednesday 8 April.

Moutere Highway Fire Update 4 - 8:43 hours 28/02/19

News and media|28 February 2019

Fire and Emergency crews have contained the fire near Moutere Hill in Tasman district overnight to the existing blackout perimeter.

King's Birthday Honours recipients recognised

News and media|11 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Wānaka, Auckland, Rongotea, Te Awamutu, Bulls, Kerikeri, Taihape and Te Puke were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today.