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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Large fire at recycling plant in Wairau Valley Auckland

24 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Emergency Information

Alert Level 5 fire at recycling plant in Auckland

Auckland Hillside Road recycling plant fire update #3

24 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Emergency Information

The Hillside Road recycling plant fire in Auckland's Wairau Valley is now controlled

Marlborough eases outdoor fire restrictions

23 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is changing the restrictions for outdoor fires throughout Marlborough at 8am on Thursday 24 April.

Open fire season starts for Tāmaki Makaurau

22 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties-Manukau Districts back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April.

Open fire season starts for Thames-Coromandel, Waikato Northern

18 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Waikato Northern and Thames-Coromandel Districts back to an open fire season

Most of Northland now in open fire season

18 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved most of Te Tai Tokerau Northland District back to an open fire season from 12am this morning, Friday 18 April.

Most of Mid-South Canterbury moves to open fire season

15 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will revoke the restricted fire season in most of Mid-South Canterbury from 1am on Wednesday 16 April, until further notice.

Fire restrictions in Bay of Plenty to ease

11 Paengawhāwhā 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is lifting fire restrictions in the Bay of Plenty from 6am on Saturday 12 April.