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

Search results for Fire season

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Restricted fire season for Canterbury

News and media|15 December 2025

Canterbury will enter a restricted fire season from 11.59pm on Monday, 15 December, until further notice.

Southland fire season change

News and media|26 January 2022

All of Southland is now in a restricted fire season.
The change occurred at 8am Wednesday 26 January 2022, and means anyone planning to light an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit.

Wairarapa fire season change

News and media|19 January 2022

The whole of the Wairarapa District has moved into a restricted fire season.

Change of fire season for Tairāwhiti

News and media|23 December 2021

Tairāwhiti is moving from an open to a restricted fire season.

Restricted fire season for Marlborough

News and media|22 December 2021

All of Marlborough is now in a restricted fire season.

Open fire season for Canterbury

News and media|20 May 2021

Canterbury is now in an open fire season. The change came into effect from 8.00am today (Thursday 20 May).

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 Wairarapa

News and media|18 March 2021

The Wairarapa district is moving to a restricted fire season from 8am Friday 19 March 2021.