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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Changes to fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei

News and media|11 March 2020

As of 8am Wednesday 11 March, the fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei Districts has changed from prohibited to restricted fire season.

Changes to fire season in Wairoa

News and media|3 March 2020

The current fire season in all Rural Zones in Wairoa, including Department of Conservation land, has changed from Prohibited to Restricted.

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Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island

News and media|22 October 2025

A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk caused by the next wave of the severe gales forecast to hit the South Island.

Balmoral Fire Update #4

News and media|8 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand hopes to hand back the site of a large vegetation fire at Tokarahi, Waitaki to the landowner tomorrow.

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Southland moves to restricted fire season

News and media|4 February 2021

At 8am this morning (4 February) the Southland region changed from an open fire season to a restricted fire season.

Check your old burn piles are out before the holidays

News and media|20 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to check their old burn piles are completely out before the Christmas/New Year holidays.