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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Whangārei vegetation fire update #3

10 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

While yesterday our crews focused on structure protection, today the focus turns to getting a containment line around the fire.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #2

9 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements

We currently have five helicopters on site, four with buckets and one acting as observation and they will be operating until sundown.

Whangārei vegetation fire update

9 Kohitātea 2025 | Emergency Information

Evacuations are underway for a number of homes near a large vegetation fire south of Whangārei.

Fires restricted in Waikato district from Friday

9 Kohitātea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared that the Waikato district will be in a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 10 January until further notice.

Outdoor fires restricted in Te Tai Tokerau Northland

9 Kohitātea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Te Tai Tokerau Northland will move into a restricted fire season from 8am on Friday 10 January 2025 until further notice.

Prohibited fire season revoked in Wairarapa

7 Kohitātea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season put in place in Wairarapa last month.

Canterbury fire district moves to a restricted fire season

7 Kohitātea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season put in place in the Canterbury fire district last month.

Easing of fire restrictions for Hawke's Bay

7 Kohitātea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire restrictions in Hawke’s Bay have been eased following recent wet weather.