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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One spark nearly costs Wendon farmer their home

1 January 2023 | Emergency Information

A spark from a ride-on lawnmower blade hitting a stone is believed to have sparked a grass and hedge fire that came close to claiming a Wendon farmhouse today.

Fireworks and bonfires start multiple fires across NZ

1 January 2023 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have been responding to fires started by fireworks across the country since about 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve.

Pegasus Beach Fire - Final Update

7 November 2022 | Emergency Information

The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within its containment lines overnight.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #12

5 November 2022 | Emergency Information

The Pegasus fire remains contained and under control on Saturday.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #11

4 November 2022 | Emergency Information

The fire at Pegasus Beach remains contained within its perimeter.
Incident Controller, Graeme Knight says the Tūhaitara Coastal Park is now closed.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #10

4 November 2022 | Emergency Information

The fire at Pegasus Beach remains within containment lines and there is no change to the perimeter.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #9

4 November 2022 | Emergency Information

The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within containment lines overnight.
Incident Controller Graeme Knight says there were no major flare-ups through the evening.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #8

3 November 2022 | Emergency Information

Fire investigators have concluded their investigation into the start of the fire at Pegasus Beach.