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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Open fire season for Hawke's Bay

News and media|28 February 2022

Mahia Peninsula, Wairoa Coastal Strip, Tararua, Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Hastings will join the rest of the Hawke’s Bay District in an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 1 March 2022.

Restricted fire season for Wellington

News and media|1 March 2021

Wellington is now in a restricted fire season. The change in season came into effect 9am Monday 1 March and includes Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Wellington City and the Hutt Valley.

Total fire ban for Otago District Central Zone

News and media|18 December 2020

There is a total fire ban in Otago District Central Zone from 8am this morning (Friday 18 December).

Port Hills Update #11

News and media|16 February 2024

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

North Island Severe Weather Event Update #3

News and media|9 May 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has received more than 300 weather-related calls for help between the hours of 8am - 6pm on Tuesday.

Fireworks and sky lanterns ban revoked for Wellington region, Wairarapa moves to open fire season

News and media|7 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is easing fire restrictions across the Wellington District.

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Prohibited fire season for Hawke’s Bay

News and media|3 February 2021

Hawke’s Bay is now in a prohibited fire season, as at 8am 3 February.