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

Titahi Fire Update #5

Titahi Fire Update #5

13 January 2024

Two crews of firefighters will be on duty at the fireground in Whitireia Park, Titahi Bay today.

The fireground was monitored overnight and a drone crew carried out thermal imaging and located several hotspots, which ground crews will target today.  Incident Controller Glenn Thompson says conditions are forecast to be windier today so crews will also strengthen the containment lines in case there are any flare-ups.

Crews are likely to be working on the fireground all day.

People should avoid lighting outdoor fires in the Wellington area. “Always have a look at the www.checkitsalright.nz website to see what restrictions are in place, wherever you are,” Glenn Thompson said.

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