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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

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Awhitu Volunteer Fire Brigade

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This is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community.

Ahuroa Volunteer Fire Brigade

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This is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community.

Learning the lessons of wildfires past: Port Hills

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In 2017, a wildfire tore through Christchurch’s Port Hills, burning through approximately 1,600 of land, claiming nine homes and damaging five others.

Open fire season for Gisborne /Tairāwhiti

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Gisborne/Tairāwhiti moves to an open fire season from 8am Monday 29 March 2021.

Restricted fire season for Gisborne /Tairawhiti

News and media|12 March 2021

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News and media|2 September 2024

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Fire season changes for Dunedin, Lakes and Coastal Waitaki

News and media|5 April 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restricted fire season in the Dunedin zone from 8am Friday 5 April, until further notice.

Open fire season starts for Tāmaki Makaurau

News and media|22 April 2025

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, until further notice.