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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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.

Waiinu Beach Fire Update #1

News and media|15 December 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is fighting a large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki.

26 new firefighters join the crew

News and media|25 June 2021

A Tall Fern, landscaper, tour guide, aircraft engineer and automotive engineer were among 26 new recruits who graduated as firefighters on Thursday 24 June.

Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

News and media|9 February 2024

The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.

Fireworks and sky lanterns banned in Wellington District

News and media|9 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks and sky lanterns for the Wellington District, including the Wairarapa, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand specialist teams in Nelson to support community

News and media|11 July 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed an eight-person specialist water rescue team from Christchurch to Nelson in advance of more heavy rain warnings.

Small forest management

Found in: Outdoor and rural fire safety | Farms and rural businesses

Owners/managers of forests are responsible for reducing the risk of fire that can threaten their investment.

Kōrero with Mita Harris, Northland LAC

Found in: Local Advisory Committees | Northland LAC