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 Kohitātea 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 Kohitātea 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.

Restricted fire season for the Wairarapa

8 Kohitātea 2026 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Wairarapa to a restricted fire season at 8am on Friday 9 January, until further notice.

Wellington diesel spill final update

6 Kohitātea 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have left the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington.

Wellington diesel spill update

6 Kohitātea 2026 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are at the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington this morning.

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

2 Kohitātea 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 Kohitātea 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 Hakihea 2025 | Announcements

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