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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Prohibited and Restricted fire seasons for Tairāwhiti from Saturday

News and media|6 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Tairāwhiti from 8am on Saturday 7 December 2024, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency urges caution with fireworks

News and media|1 November 2023

Fire and Emergency is urging people to think carefully before using fireworks this Guy Fawkes.

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.

What are Local Advisory Committees?

Found in: About Us | Local Advisory Committees

What are LACs?

Be fire safe this holiday period

News and media|22 December 2021

Fire and Emergency wants people to remember fire safety this festive season.

Fire extinguishers

Found in: Home fire safety | Specialised safety devices

If you have a fire extinguisher in your home, you'll be better prepared to put out small fires before they become big ones.

Temporary fireworks ban in the Upper Waitaki area over summer

News and media|20 December 2022

A temporary ban on letting off fireworks in the Upper Waitaki came into effect today as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over summer.

Building and designing for fire safety

Found in: Building fire safety

Guidelines around designing and building property to ensure it is fire safe.