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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Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #3

23 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire at Fernhill in Hawkes Bay has been contained with no additional damage to structures.

Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #2

23 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are close to containing a vegetation fire at Fernhill in Hawkes Bay, but the fire is not yet under control.

Fernhill Fire Hawke’s Bay Update #1

23 Hakihea 2025 | Emergency Information

Residents living around the Farmhouse Lodge on the outskirts of Fernhill are being evacuated due to a vegetation fire.

Northernmost part of Aotearoa moving to a Prohibited Fire Season

23 Hakihea 2025 | Announcements

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

Restricted Fire Season and temporary fireworks ban for parts of Otago

23 Hakihea 2025 | Announcements

A temporary fireworks ban starts tomorrow for Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki. Queenstown Lakes also moves to a Restricted Fire Season.

Fireworks banned in Coromandel

23 Hakihea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a ban on fireworks in the Waikato’s Coromandel Zone, as of 8am Tuesday 23 December 2025 until Friday 30 January 2026

More restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as fire risk spikes

22 Hakihea 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand enforces further restrictions for the Hawke's Bay.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 14 incidents during today’s strike

19 Hakihea 2025 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency receied calls for 14 incidents during today's one hour strike by NZPFU members.