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.

Testing dates

Applications are open now until Sunday 5 July 2026 for positions in Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, Otago (Dunedin) and Southland (Invercargill). Successful applicants will be placed on a Recruit Training Course commencing September 2026.

If you need to undertake testing in a location that is not the one you are applying for, please email recruiting@fireandemergency.nz. This recruitment round, testing will be conducted in Hawke’s Bay (Hastings) and Dunedin. Please note that if you are successful in progressing to the interview stage, you will be required to attend the interview in the location you have applied for.

Recruiting Location Cognitive verification Physical Pre-Entry Testing (PPT) Practical Assessment Centre (PAC) Interviews
Tairāwhiti (testing in Hawke’s Bay) TBC 28-29 July 30 July Week of 3-7 August
Hawke's Bay TBC 28-29 July 30 July Week of 3-7 August
Dunedin TBC 15-16 July 17-18 July Week of 3-7 August
Southland (testing in Dunedin) TBC 15-16 July 17-18 July Week of 3-7 August

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