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

Recognising employers

When we call, New Zealand businesses answer.

Benefits of employing volunteers

Employing Fire and Emergency volunteers is rewarding. Benefits to your business or organisation include:

  • employees with transferable skills they’ve developed through training with Fire and Emergency, e.g. first-aid, problem solving and leadership
  • a sense of pride knowing that your business or organisation plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe
  • recognition as a socially responsible employer which may mean more engaged and loyal employees.

Lawler mobile detailing

Welcome to the support Crew

We have put the below guide together to get you started with our proud employer program.

FENZ 26 006 PE Welcome Document 02

Proud Employer Welcome Guide [PDF, 914 KB](opens in a new tab)

Station and truck signage

The businesses we promote are listed outside our stations.

See our website (opens in a new tab)directory of employers that support volunteer fire brigades in their communities.

Wellington North Appliance Graphic Omarama Tania in uniform (Dredge NZ) ERP board Omarama

Our proud employer mark

Use this link to access the Proud Employer digital mark as well as resources available for our employers.

Andrew Sharp – The common – Akaroa ERP Reduced Staff Sign Bi-Lingual

Our 'Proud Employer' mark page.

Brand guidelines

Proud employer of volunteers mark

When displaying our mark, we encourage you to download a copy of our brand guidelines [PDF, 3.6 MB](opens in a new tab).

See some of our employers and volunteers at work

If you employ a volunteer, be recognised for your contribution.

Join our support crew