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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Vegetation fire along Bay of Plenty train track now contained

30 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Vegetation fire along train track in Western Bay of Plenty is now contained.

Fire crews respond to multiple calls after Mangawhai tornado

26 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are responding to multiple calls following a tornado reported in Mangawhai around 3am.

Taheke vegetation fire

16 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to a vegetation fire at Taheke, which began at around 12.45pm this afternoon.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #4

12 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Crews did a great job on the fire today and it is now contained and under control.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #3

12 January 2025 | Emergency Information

While the fire is under control, it is not yet contained. It is hoped the fire will be contained by the end of today.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #2

12 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency will continue work on the Black Jack Road fire today with three helicopters and four ground crews.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update

11 January 2025 | Emergency Information

Due to the vegetation that is burning and the steep hillside, we have closed Black Jack Road to keep motorists safe until further notice.

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.