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
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Auckland weather update #4

Auckland weather update #4

27 January 2023

Fire crews are prioritising rescues and urging Aucklanders to only call 111 if there is a threat to life tonight.

Fire and Emergency is dealing with an estimated 1500 calls, with the communications centres prioritising those who need rescue.

Counties Manukau District Manager Brad Mosby says that people should check on their neighbours and help each other out as much as possible, so fire crews can concentrate on those in most urgent need of help. 

“Our operational crews are doing an incredible job over many hours, alongside Police and St John. We’re doing everything we can to make sure that the people who need us most get the help they need as quickly as possible.”

The Regional Coordination Centre was activated earlier this evening. Planning is underway to rotate crews and make sure there will be sufficient resources where they are needed to continue the work into tomorrow.

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