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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Lewis Pass Road fire update #3

15 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews will continue their work on the fire overnight.

Lewis Pass Road fire update #2

15 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui.

Lewis Pass Road fire update

15 February 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is battling a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon.

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.