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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
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News and media

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Whangārei vegetation fire update #5

10 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand now has the vegetation fire in Whangārei under control, and is standing crews down for the evening at 8pm.

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Whangārei vegetation fire update #4

10 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to battle the vegetation fire in Whangārei today.

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Whangārei vegetation fire update

9 January 2025 | Emergency Information

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

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Burnham vegetation fire update #4

13 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #4 - Vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury

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Burnham vegetation fire update #3

12 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #3 - Vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury

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Burnham vegetation fire update #2

12 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #2 - Vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury

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Burnham vegetation fire update #1

12 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #1 - Vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury

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West Melton and Kirwee fires update - Tuesday afternoon

10 December 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency will look to start scaling down its response at the West Melton and Kirwee fires tomorrow.