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 permits

Showing 8 of 800 results

Page 6 of 100

General enquiries and questions

Found in: Contact us

Please do not use this page to attempt to make contact about extreme weather events or emergencies.

Restricted fire season for Marlborough and Kaikoura

News and media|24 December 2020

A restricted fire season is now in place across Marlborough and Kaikoura. The change in fire season came into effect 8am Thursday 24 December.

Prohibited fire season for Marlborough South

News and media|10 January 2024

The Marlborough South zone will be moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday, 10 January, until further notice.

IGNITE magazine: Issue 14

News and media|12 December 2019

Ignite represents the voices of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their communities.

Annual Report 2018 - 2019
PDF

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Annual Report. For the year ended 30 June 2019.

Pumicelands changes to open fire season

News and media|17 March 2021

Pumicelands is changing from a restricted to an open fire season from 8 am on Wednesday 17 March.

Change in fire season status for Auckland

News and media|24 January 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Auckland region.

Marlborough South moves to open fire season

News and media|15 May 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will return the Marlborough South area to an open fire season from 8am on Friday, 16 May, until further notice.