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

Information and Practice Days

Attending an Information and Practice Day is the first step in the recruitment process for many of our candidates. It’s not compulsory to attend but is a great, no-strings-attached way to get a taste for the role and kick-start your journey to become a Career Firefighter.

On this page

  • What the session covers
  • This round of Information and Practice Days
  • More information

What the session covers

Not only will you hear about why this is an epic career, our team will also be there to provide you with guidance and helpful tips to put your best foot forward in the recruitment process.

We'll take you through:

  • What a firefighter does.
  • A breakdown of the recruitment process and how to prepare.
  • What the Recruit Training Course entails.
  • Tools of the trade such as fleet and equipment.
  • Opportunity to practice the Physical Pre-Entry Test(PPT).(opens in a new tab)
  • A chance to pick our firefighters brains and hear firsthand why they reckon it’s the best job in the world!

This round of Information and Practice Days

Spaces at each session are limited, so bookings are essential. To secure your spot, please email the relevant contact address to confirm your booking. We’ll aim to send your confirmation within five working days, with details on what to expect and where to meet on the day. We look forward to hosting you soon!

See also our testing dates and tips on how to prepare.

Location

Address

Date

Session time/s

Notes

To book, email:
Takapuna, Auckland Takapuna Fire Station - 83 Wairau Road, Takapuna Monday 9 November 6pm
Join us for a BBQ from 5.30pm		 This session offers a chance to try aspects of the Physical Pre-Entry Test. AucklandRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Papatoetoe, Auckland Papatoetoe Fire Station - 15A Lambie Drive, Papatoetoe Wednesday 11 November 6pm
Join us for a BBQ from 5.30pm		 This session offers a chance to try aspects of the Physical Pre-Entry Test. AucklandRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Parnell, Auckland Parnell Fire Station - 32 Balfour Rd, Parnell Monday 16 November 6pm
Join us for a BBQ from 5.30pm		 This session offers a chance to try aspects of the Physical Pre-Entry Test. AucklandRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Mt Wellington, Auckland Mt Wellington Training Centre - Pleasant View Road, Panmure Sunday 22 November 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm These sessions offer the opportunity to have a practice run through of the full Physical Pre-Entry Test. AucklandRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Bay of Plenty Rotorua Fire Station - 19 Biak Street, Rotorua Sunday 15 November 9am, 11.30am These sessions offer the opportunity to have a practice run through of the full Physical Pre-Entry Test. BayofPlentyRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Tairāwhiti Gisborne Fire Station - 185 Palmerston Road Tuesday 10 November 6pm
Join us for a BBQ from 5.30pm		 This session offers a chance to try aspects of the Physical Pre-Entry Test. TairawhitiRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Palmerston North Palmerston North Fire Station, 50 Cook Street, Palmerston North Central Sunday 15 November 9am, 11.30am These sessions offer the opportunity to have a practice run through of the full Physical Pre-Entry Test. ManawatuRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Kilbirnie, Wellington Kilbirnie Training Centre - 155 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington Tuesday 10 November 6pm
Join us for a BBQ from 5.30pm		 This session offers a chance to try aspects of the Physical Pre-Entry Test. WellingtonRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Avalon, Lower Hutt Avalon Fire Station - 95 High Street, Avalon, Wellington Wednesday 11 November 6pm
Join us for a BBQ from 5.30pm		 This session offers a chance to try aspects of the Physical Pre-Entry Test. WellingtonRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Kilbirnie, Wellington Kilbirnie Training Centre - 155 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington Saturday 14 November 9am, 12pm, 2.30pm These sessions offer the opportunity to have a practice run through of the full Physical Pre-Entry Test. WellingtonRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Dunedin Dunedin Fire Station - 85 Castle Street, Dunedin Central Sunday 29 November 9am, 12pm, 2pm These sessions offer the opportunity to have a practice run through of the full Physical Pre-Entry Test. DunedinRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Christchurch Woolston Training Centre - 9 Olds Place, Woolston Saturday 14 November 8.30am, 10.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm This session offers a chance to try aspects of the Physical Pre-Entry Test. ChristchurchRecruiting@fireandemergency.nz
Online information sessions Via Microsoft Teams Wednesday 25 November 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 7pm Online information sessions cover the same information as the in-person sessions. NationalAttraction@fireandemergency.nz

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