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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News and media

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Restricted fire season lifted for Otago’s Clutha zone

1 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The restricted fire season for the Clutha zone has been lifted as of 8am Sunday 4 March, until further notice.

Wellington District moves to prohibited fire season

27 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Wellington District moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Wednesday 28 February until further notice.

Port Hills Fire Update #28

25 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #28 on progress on extinguishing Port Hills vegetation fire

Port Hills Fire Update #27

24 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire crews continue to dig out and extinguish hot spots in the area of the Adventure Park on Christchurch's Port Hills.

Port Hills fire update #26

23 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews will continue work extinguishing hotspots at Port Hills today.

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.