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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Upper Waitaki Fire Update # 1

News and media|17 January 2024

Firefighters supported by three helicopters are working to bring a large grass fire under control near Lake Benmore in the Upper Waitaki area of Otago.

Parikino fire update #1

News and media|15 December 2025

Firefighters supported by helicopters will resume operations this morning to try and contain the fire burning in forestry near Parikino in the Whanganui District.

Waikari Valley fire update #3

News and media|19 February 2024

The fire at Waikari Valley jumped its containment line this afternoon, but more than 50 firefighters, with assistance from two helicopters, have been working successfully to contain it once again.

Tasman Fire Investigation Reports - Part 6
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Information Request (OIA) Atawhai /Walters Bluff Fire Investigation Report part 2

Prepare your draft evacuation scheme

Found in: Building fire safety | Evacuation Schemes and procedures

Auckland weather update #2

News and media|27 January 2023

Auckland fire crews are continuing to respond to over 500 calls for assistance from people affected by the heavy rain.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #4

News and media|9 November 2025

Fresh crews of firefighters from Taranaki and Manawatu-Wanganui are being briefed before beginning work on the second day of operations at the wildfire burning in the Tongariro National Park.

Bridge Hill fire update #3

News and media|5 December 2024

The fire at Bridge Hill is now approximately 450 hectares in size.