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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Outdoor fires prohibited in Central and Coastal Hawke's Bay

News and media|25 March 2024

Rural Central Hawke’s Bay and Hawke’s Bay Coast move to a prohibited fire season from midday on Monday 25 March, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency prepares for incoming severe weather

News and media|3 May 2023

Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says Fire and Emergency is being proactive in making early preparations. Decisions on deployments have been made today, based on updated forecasts.

Business fire safety checklist

Found in: Businesses and landlords

A quick and easy online checklist that you can use to confirm your business is meeting its fire safety obligations and minimising the risk of fire.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 20 - 08:00 hours 09/02/2019

News and media|9 February 2019

Media advisory The next media stand up will be at 8.30am today, Saturday 9 February at Appleby School.

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 27 - 14:30 hours 10/02/2019

News and media|10 February 2019

Reminder: A state of emergency is still in place Media advisory A media stand up will be held at 4pm at Tasman District Council An Emergency Directive was issued this morning prohibiting activities that could spark a fire.

“Severe Weather Event” predicted by MetService

News and media|7 November 2017

Met Service is warning South and Central New Zealand to prepare for a "significant weather event".

Maintain fire awareness at work

News and media|21 August 2020

Fire and Emergency are reminding Kiwis to be firewise when they are at work.

Fireworks and bonfires start multiple fires across NZ

News and media|1 January 2023

Firefighters have been responding to fires started by fireworks across the country since about 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve.