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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Benefits of volunteering

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There are many reasons why people volunteer with Fire and Emergency.

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Employers of our volunteers are part of the crew We’re committed to recognising the support of our self-employed volunteers and volunteers’ employers – they’re an essential part of our crew.

Join our support crew

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Employers of our volunteers are an essential part of the support crew.

Register your interest to volunteer

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Before registering your interest, these are the main things you need to know: You need to be 18 or older to volunteer with us.

Becoming part of a brigade

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Once you’ve registered your interest in volunteering with us, we’ll match you to your local brigade.

Volunteer for us

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Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to contribute to your community, almost anybody can volunteer for Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Work or Volunteer for us

In this section:

  • Can I be a career firefighter?
  • Volunteer for us
  • Employers of Volunteers
  • Apply to be a dispatcher
  • General Vacancies
  • Collective Employment Agreements
  • International Firefighter Exchange Programme
  • Remediation payments for former employees

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