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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Titahi Bay fire update #3

News and media|12 January 2024

The vegetation fire at Titahi Bay has been contained, with helicopters and ground crews now working hard to eliminate hotspots ahead of a windy forecast on Saturday.

Shelley Bay Structure Fire Update

News and media|7 June 2023

Fire and Emergency is asking residents in the immediate area around and above Shelley Bay in Wellington to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution due to a risk of asbestos in the air.

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.

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.

Fire season change for Bay of Plenty

News and media|8 January 2022

All of Bay of Plenty is now in a restricted fire season.

Hawke’s Bay - check it’s alright.

News and media|3 December 2021

Hawke’s Bay Fire and Emergency is urging people to think about fire safety as we approach warmer weather.

Increased fire risk for Hawke's Bay

News and media|28 August 2020

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking Hawke’s Bay farmers to think twice before undertaking burn-offs.

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.