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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Winter cold brings open fire season to all Hawke’s Bay - people urged to be fire safe at home

News and media|14 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Tararua East and Hawke’s Bay Coast as of 12pm Tuesday 14 May, until further notice.

Waipoua River fire update #9

News and media|6 March 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving from active firefighting to monitoring the fire in Waipoua Forest, which began last Wednesday and forced the evacuation of the Waipoua settlement.

Keep looking while you’re cooking

News and media|20 July 2020

Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders to never leave cooking unattended following a recent house fire in Napier.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

News and media|12 June 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 12 June, the thirty-eighth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Waipara Fire Update #9

News and media|7 September 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the site of the Waipara fire back to the landowner.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

News and media|30 December 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated five firefighters and support personnel from Southbridge, Waitati, Tolaga Bay, Ngātīmoti, and Runanga who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2024 New Year Honours List released today.

Taranaki firefighters thank community for support

News and media|25 July 2025

Taranaki firefighters wish to extend their thanks to the community for their support following recent fatal fires.

Port Hills Fire Update #8 Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd residents can return home

News and media|15 February 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand says cordons are being shifted in Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd to the last house on the road.