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.

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Ceremony to commemorate Muriwai firefighters

13 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand today commemorated the Muriwai Volunteer Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in February 2023.

Final update - Lee Valley fire

12 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has finished its operations at the Lee Valley fire.

Lee Valley fire - Sunday update

11 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire at Lee Valley is now considered contained and controlled.

Lee Valley fire update #10

10 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

A successful drone mission overnight has seen firefighters identify hotspots at the Lee Valley fire.

Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

10 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to be extra cautious during their Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.

Final update - Onehunga industrial fire

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the site of the industrial fire in Onehunga back to the owner.

Final update - Kirwee fire

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters expect to have the fire at Kirwee extinguished this afternoon.

Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.