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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Pukaki Downs and Tekapo vegetation fires update #7

News and media|22 September 2023

State Highway 80 from Pukaki to Mount Cook has been reopened this morning.

Hawke's Bay fire season change

News and media|31 January 2022

Mahia Peninsula, Wairoa Coastal Strip and Tararua will join Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Hastings in a restricted fire season.
The change will commence at 8am Monday 31 January.

Silverdale Station

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This station is crewed with both career firefighters Monday - Friday 0700hr to 1730hr, as well as volunteer firefighters.

Te Akau Volunteer Fire Brigade

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This is a volunteer station.

What's new with Levies

Found in: About Us | The Fire and Emergency levy

August 2023 The Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Levy) Amendment Act 2023 was enacted on 5 April 2023.

Restricted fire season for Wairarapa

News and media|18 January 2021

The Wairarapa moves to a restricted fire season as of 8am Wednesday 20 January.

Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast

News and media|3 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area until further notice.