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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Waikari Valley and Port Hills Fires Update

22 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters finished their last shift on the Waikari Valley fireground today and the land has been handed back to the owners.

Celebrating 150 years of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

22 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

One-and-a-half centuries of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will be celebrated at a major event taking place in Auckland next month.

Port Hills fire update #25

22 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters will be working to extinguish 20 hotspots at the Port Hills fireground on Thursday.

Port Hills and Wairaki Valley Fire Update

21 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters made solid progress today on both of the major wildfires in Canterbury - the Port Hills and Wairaki Valley

Port Hills fire update #23

21 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Incoming Incident Controller Dave Key say crews on the ground at Port Hills will spend today dampening hotspots.

Waikari Fire Update #6

21 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Three crews are digging out hotspots on the Waikari fireground today. .

Waikari Fire Update #5

20 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have spent today tackling deep-seated hotspots on the Waikari fireground in North Canterbury.

Port Hills fire update #22

20 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

The colder weather combined with a small amount of rain overnight on Monday helped cool the Port Hills fireground, but this has made for challenging conditions.