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

News and media|8 January 2026

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.

Lithium Batteries - What's the problem? #174 [2020]
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This research aimed to understand how lithium battery technologies contribute to fire risk and what can be done to mitigate.

Firefighters respond to over 800 calls for assistance

News and media|16 February 2026

Firefighters are continuing to respond to calls for assistance from people affected by the storm moving across the country.

When Wildfire Threatens

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety

Fire permits suspended for parts of Hawke's Bay

News and media|28 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has suspended fire permits across parts of Hawke’s Bay.

Restricted fire season for Bay of Plenty

News and media|13 January 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Bay of Plenty to a restricted fire season at 5pm on Tuesday 13 January, until further notice.

Fire restrictions eased in Hawke's Bay

News and media|20 January 2026

Rain and cooler temperatures have eased the fire risk in parts of Hawke's Bay, which has enabled Fire and Emergency New Zealand to reduce restrictions on open air fires in some places and remove them in others.

Open fire season for Bay of Plenty

News and media|28 March 2022

Bay of Plenty District is now in an open fire season, effective from at 8am, Monday 28 March. This includes Tauranga, South Waikato, Western Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.