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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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.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #4

10 January 2025 | Emergency Information

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

Whangārei vegetation fire update #3

10 January 2025 | Announcements

While yesterday our crews focused on structure protection, today the focus turns to getting a containment line around the fire.

Whangārei vegetation fire update #2

9 January 2025 | Announcements

We currently have five helicopters on site, four with buckets and one acting as observation and they will be operating until sundown.

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.

Fires restricted in Waikato district from Friday

9 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared that the Waikato district will be in a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 10 January until further notice.