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Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
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We are accepting applications from 1 November 2024 - 20 January 2025. In the meantime, check out tips on how to prepare.
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.
For this round, we will be recruiting for the following locations:
Auckland
Wellington
Tairawhiti
Palmerston North
Dunedin
Christchurch
Invercargill