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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Waipoua River fire update #6

News and media|28 February 2025

Saturday will be a significant day in the firefighting efforts at the Waipoua River fire.

Fire and Emergency warns of extreme fire risk around New Zealand

News and media|6 December 2024

Over the next week, fire restrictions will be tightened across the country as the fire risk spikes in many areas.

Tahanga Road, Far North vegetation fire update

News and media|14 February 2022

Firefighters are fighting a vegetation fire on Tahanga Road, Lake Ohia, in the Far North which broke out shortly before 1pm today.

Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland

News and media|28 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for the Muriwhenua, Hokianga, Ripiro and Paparoa zones of Te Tai Tokerau Northland from 8am on Saturday 1 March, until further notice.

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Restrictions on outdoor fires in much of South Canterbury

News and media|20 January 2023

Much of South Canterbury is moving into a restricted fire season today, meaning that a permit will be required to light most kinds of outdoor fires.

Outdoor fires to be restricted in Manawatū-Whanganui district

News and media|7 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for parts of the Manawatū-Whanganui district from 8am on Friday 7 February until further notice.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season and fireworks ban for Otago’s Lakes and Central Zones

News and media|12 January 2023

Otago’s Lakes and Central fire zones will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 12 January, until further notice.