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

Becoming part of a brigade

Once you’ve registered your interest in volunteering with us, we’ll match you to your local brigade. There are six steps to becoming part of a volunteer fire brigade.

Step 1: Interview

You meet with the brigade leader of your local brigade. You may be invited to attend regular training sessions as an observer.

Step 2: Online application

If you both agree you’re a good candidate for volunteering, the brigade leader will help you to complete your application.

Step 3: Background and medical checks

All volunteers must pass police vetting. Firefighters and anyone who responds to medical emergencies must pass a medical test. Operational support volunteers need to do a medical self-assessment.

Step 4: Processing

Applications take approximately 30 days for processing. We will contact you about whether your application has been successful or not, and the reasons why.

Step 5: Welcome to the team

If your application is successful you may become part of the brigade. Once accepted, we’ll issue you with a uniform and you’ll start attending regular training nights.

Depending on the brigade, wearing a uniform or attending training may be optional for brigade support volunteers.

Step 6: Training

Depending on the role, you’ll start a formal training programme. This may include formal training courses which are held locally or at our training centres and are up to a week long.