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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Independent Muriwai Accident Investigation

Found in: Research and reports | Operational reviews and reports

Following the deaths of two Fire and Emergency volunteer firefighters, Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg, in February 2023, Fire and Emergency commissioned an independent investigation to identify all the factors that contributed to this tragic event.

Eke Taumata Six Month Report to 31 December 2023
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Report on the last six months' delivering on the recommendations of the review into Fire and Emergency’s culture and complaints handling practices.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #11

News and media|10 November 2025

Conditions on the fireground in the Tongariro National Park have improved significantly today.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3

News and media|8 November 2025

The fire burning in the Tongariro National Park has grown to an estimated 400 hectares.

Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland

News and media|28 February 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for the Muriwhenua, Hokianga, Ripiro and Paparoa zones of Te Tai Tokerau Northland from 8am on Saturday 1 March, until further notice.

Barriers and enablers of recruitment and retention diversity – Report #203 [2023]
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Examines recruitment and retention of staff at Fire & Emergency NZ with recommendations on improving diversity in firefighting and corporate staffing

Traffic Calming and Effective Response Needs – report #201 [2022]
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First look at potential impacts of recent roading strategy changes and traffic calming on emergency response speeds, access, and times.

Safety, Health and Wellbeing Evidence Brief - report #210 [2023]
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Summary of research on systems and processes for safety, health, and wellbeing at Fire and Emergency