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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Applications open 11 April 2025

We are accepting applications from 11 April – 10 June. Successful applicants will be placed on a Recruit Training Course commencing April 2026.

Get ready for our recruitment process by checking out tips on how to prepare.

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If you have worked as a Career Firefighter and wish to re-engage back into the job please email recruiting@fireandemergency.nz. 


The process will differ depending on how long you have been out of the job.

Where do we need firefighters?

This round, we will be recruiting for firefighters in the following locations:

  • Auckland

  • Tairāwhiti

  • Hawke's Bay

  • Taranaki 

  • Manawatū-Whanganui

  • Wellington

  • Timaru

  • Dunedin 

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