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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Fire and Emergency received calls to 26 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|5 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 26 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 5 December, the time of the strike action by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

OIA 19117 - Hawke’s Bay appliances, fleet list and age profile
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Official Information Act request - OIA 19117 response

OIA 11602 - Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s social media policy
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Official Information Act request - OIA 11602 policy document

Hold off lighting fires in the Hawke’s Bay amid wind warnings

News and media|16 September 2020

Fire and Emergency asks Hawke’s Bay residents to hold off lighting fires & to check any previous burn sites are out with high winds expected over the weekend.

Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|28 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 28 November, the time of the strike action by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

Check It’s Alright before you light fireworks this Guy Fawkes

News and media|31 October 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to take greater care with fireworks this year.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand support for Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti today

News and media|26 June 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been assisting with the East Coast severe weather event today which has particularly impacted the communities of Haumoana and Wairoa.

Home phone technology and calling 111

News and media|22 June 2021

Can you call 111 in a power cut?If the power goes out and there is an emergency, will you or your loved ones be able to contact 111?