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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More restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as fire risk spikes

News and media|22 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a prohibited fire season on the Tukituki West zone of Hawke’s Bay as of 8am on Tuesday 23 December, until further notice.

Smoke alarms save lives - stay safe this winter

News and media|6 May 2020

"If it wasn’t for the smoke alarms, we wouldn’t be here," says Merv Clearwater of East Taieri whose house was severely damaged by fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Hawke's Bay LAC

Found in: About Us | Local Advisory Committees

Hawke’s Bay Local Advisory Committee - mihi mai rā.

Renting or letting your home out

Found in: Home fire safety

You're more likely to have a fire when someone new is staying in your home. Here are some tips for minimising that risk.

Installing home sprinkler systems

Found in: Building fire safety | Building and designing for fire safety

Home sprinkler systems can be installed by a qualified plumber once the design work has been completed and approved.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3

News and media|8 December 2025

Aggressive air attack and ground operations against the fire in the Tongariro National Park will continue until dusk, as efforts continue to bring the fire under control.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #7

News and media|9 November 2025

The air attack on the Tongariro National Park fire will continue until twilight, when aircraft will be grounded for the night.

Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer

News and media|15 December 2022

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.