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.

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Te Tai Tokerau Northland remains in a restricted fire season over a dry Easter Weekend

28 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

A restricted fire season continues in Te Tai Tokerau Northland over the Easter weekend and beyond while the fire risk remains high in the region.

Ignite Magazine: Issue 30

27 Poutūterangi 2024 | Ignite Magazine

In this edition we look at what it takes to become a firefighter, helping our neighbours in the pacific and marathon fundraising efforts from firefighters.

Wellington moves to a restricted fire season

27 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti Coast and the Hutt Valley will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 27 March.

Wellington moves to a restricted fire season

27 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti Coast and the Hutt Valley will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 27 March.

Karaka gas leak resolved

26 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents in the vicinity of Hingaia Peninsula School in Karaka are free to open windows and doors, and go outside as a gas leak in the area has been resolved.

Gas Leak - Karaka residents warned to stay indoors

26 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents living near Hingaia Peninsula school in Karaka, Auckland, should stay inside with doors and windows closed due to a gas leak.

Outdoor fires prohibited in Central and Coastal Hawke's Bay

25 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Central and Coastal Hawke's Bay fire seasons go to prohibited while the rest of Hawke's Bay remains in a restricted fire season

Fire season changes for Auckland mainland and parts of Hauraki Gulf

25 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland mainland will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 9am on Monday 25 March 2024, until further notice.