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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Outdoor fires restricted in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

15 Kohitātea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 16 January until further notice.

Black Jack Fire Update #11

15 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Thermal imaging identified a further 14 hotspots of deepseated burning on the Black Jack fireground overnight and firefighters will work on these today.

Black Jack Fire Update #10

14 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters will return to the Black Jack fireground near Kuaotunu on the Coromandel Peninsula tomorrow to continue extinguishing the vegetation fire.

Black Jack Fire Update #9

14 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters have been digging out hotspots this morning and will switch to patrolling this afternoon as the risk of flare-ups increases.

Fire permits suspended for Te Tai Tokerau Northland this week

14 Kohitātea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has suspended fire permits issued to applicants in the Northland District as of 11am this morning.

Black Jack fire update #8

14 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters will target two clusters of hotspots today that were identified by thermal imaging of the Black Jack fireground overnight.

Black Jack Fire Update #6

13 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire.

Black Jack Fire Update #7

13 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground tonight to identify deapseated pockets of fire.