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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Fireworks and open-air fires banned in parts of Otago

News and media|16 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has prohibited outdoor fires and fireworks activity in Central Otago, Naseby, and upper Waitaki from today until further notice.

All Canterbury under total fire ban from midday Monday

News and media|20 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has advised all of Canterbury will be in a prohibited fire season from 12pm Monday 23 December, until further notice.

Incidents and news

Access our incident report data from the last seven days and all announcements from Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Low Flammability Plants

Found in: Fire safety campaign resources

Restrictions on outdoor fires eased in Tāmaki Makaurau

News and media|3 April 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will ease the restrictions on outdoor fires in Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further notice.

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.

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.

Outdoor fires prohibited in Manawatū-Whanganui coastal areas

News and media|20 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Manawatū-Whanganui’s coastal areas from 8am on Friday 21 February, until further notice.