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

International exchange programme

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  • Are you an experienced, qualified firefighter, with a minimum of 4 years full time service?
  • Are you fluent in English?
  • Are you a worthy representative of your fire service?

If so, you may want to consider participating in the New Zealand Firefighter Exchange Programme.

An international firefighter exchange provides you with the opportunity to improve your practical skills, knowledge and experience by being an active member of an overseas fire brigade.

Next steps

Fire and Emergency New Zealand generally expects exchanges to be for a duration of 12 months.

1. Download and read these forms

2. Register your interest

To register your interest for an exchange to Fire and Emergency New Zealand, email our exchange coordinator at International.FFexchange@fireandemergency.nz with the following information:

  • Your name
  • The name of your current fire service
  • The city you would like to live in, if you have a preference
  • Confirmation that your fire service supports an exchange

3. Find an exchange partner

The exchange coordinator will send you a list of potential exchange partners. The process for finding a suitable exchange partner is largely self-directed and it may take some time. Once you do find an exchange partner, it's important that all aspects of the exchange arrangements are discussed and agreed to in writing.

Returning firefighters are asked to submit a report on the valuable experiences they have whilst on exchange.

Officers may apply for an exchange, but will perform the role of firefighter.