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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Prohibited Fire Season for Wairarapa Coast

News and media|14 January 2024

The Wairarapa Coast moves to a prohibited fire season at 8am on Monday 15 January, until further notice.

Restricted fire season lifted in the Mackenzie Basin

News and media|11 May 2022

The Mackenzie Basin has moved into an open fire season today (Wednesday 11 May). This means that a permit is no longer required to light an open air fire in the area.

Bridge Hill fire update #3

News and media|5 December 2024

The fire at Bridge Hill is now approximately 450 hectares in size.

Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone moves to open fire season

News and media|14 April 2026

The Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone will move into an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 14 April, until further notice.

Bay of Plenty moves to open fire season

News and media|29 January 2026

The Bay of Plenty will move to an open fire season from 9am Friday 30 January, until further notice.

Hurunui District fire update #2

News and media|27 January 2024

Firefighters and heavy machinery are continuing to work on putting out the fire beside the Hurunui River at Domett.

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary

News and media|10 October 2024

Cromwell’s Chief Fire Officer Neil Gillespie, a volunteer firefighter for 31 years, is welcoming the opportunity to celebrate the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary this weekend and to reflect on a brigade built on pride in a common purpose.

25 new career firefighters join the Fire and Emergency New Zealand team

News and media|18 September 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomed 25 new career firefighters at a graduation ceremony in Rotorua today.