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

Current testing dates

Successful candidates who are offered employment from this round will be placed on a 12-week training course.

Where do we need firefighters?

This application round, we are recruiting for firefighters in:

  • Greater Auckland
  • Bay of Plenty
  • Tairāwhiti (Gisborne)
  • Manawatū-Whanganui
  • Wellington
  • Canterbury
  • Dunedin

Successful applicants will be placed on a Recruit Training Course commencing in April, July, or September 2027.

Note – Recruitment testing must be completed in the location that you are applying for.

Current Testing Dates

We will update testing dates and locations as they are confirmed. Please check back frequently to ensure you are aware of the testing dates you will need to attend.

Recruiting location

Testing Centre

COG Verification

Physical Pre-Entry Testing

Practical Assessment Centre

Interviews
Greater Auckland Mount Wellington TBC TBC TBC TBC
Bay of Plenty Rotorua TBC TBC TBC TBC
Tairāwhiti Rotorua TBC TBC TBC TBC
Manawatū-Whanganui Palmerston North TBC TBC TBC TBC
Wellington Kilbirnie TBC TBC TBC TBC
Canterbury Woolston 19th-20th December TBC TBC TBC
Dunedin Dunedin TBC TBC TBC TBC

Get ready for the recruitment process by checking out our tips and guidance on How to prepare.