Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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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

Prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands

Prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands

30 November 2021

The Hauraki Gulf Islands will move to a prohibited fire season from Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 08:00am.

Region Manager Ron Devlin says this means there will be a ban on outdoor fires for all the Hauraki Gulf islands.

"The current conditions mean there is increased fire danger for the Hauraki Gulf Islands. There are high winds forecast and lots of vegetation available to burn, which means it would be very easy for a fire to spread and get out of control," he says.

"All residents and visitors to these islands should not light any outdoor fires."

For advice for specific activities during a prohibited fire season and more information go to www.checkitsalright.nz. For any fire permit enquiries you can also call 0800 658 628 between 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday. 

The Auckland mainland will remain in an open fire season until further notice. However, Ron Devlin urges Aucklanders to still take care and consider the fire danger when lighting a fire to stop a wildfire starting or spreading.

To check the fire danger and get tips to stay fire safe this summer, go to www.checkitsalright.nz. 

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