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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Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care

8 January 2026 | Announcements

Starting tomorrow, the temperature is heating up across the Hawke’s Bay, particularly in the Ahuriri Heretaunga, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Northern Tararua areas

Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days

8 January 2026 | Announcements

This weekend many parts of the country will be experiencing elevated fire danger conditions, and people are being urged to take extra care.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike

2 January 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the NZPFU.

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful

2 January 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging the public to remain extra careful when members of the NZPFU undertake a one-hour strike today.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

31 December 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand congratulates seven personnel who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours List released today.

Update: NZPFU calls off its strike today

26 December 2025 | Announcements

National Commander says it is a positive development that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has called off its one-hour strike for today.

NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful

26 December 2025 | Announcements

Be extra careful NZPFU strike again today

Northernmost part of Aotearoa moving to a Prohibited Fire Season

23 December 2025 | Announcements

Outdoor fires will be banned in the northernmost part of Northland from midday today