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

Register your interest to volunteer

Before registering your interest, these are the main things you need to know:

  • You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer with us. If you’re under 18, we will ask you to complete a Family Information Sheet [PDF, 1MB].
  • You will need to be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have a visa for more than 2 years.
  • You must live or work close enough to a volunteer fire brigade so that you can respond to incidents quickly and participate in regular brigade training. (When you register, we will ask for your home address and your daytime address, if the two are different.) Generally, you will need to be situated within 5 minutes of an urban brigade and 10-15 minutes of a natural brigade.
  • All volunteers must be Police vetted. If you want to be a firefighter, medical first responder or operational support volunteer, you also need to pass a medical check.
  • The volunteer roles you can apply for include firefighter, medical first responder, operational support and brigade support. Some brigades might only have certain roles available or may add your name to a waiting list.
  • As a firefighter, medical first responder or operational support you must undergo training before you can respond to incidents. It can take between 6 to 12 months to become qualified and could include up to a week away from your home and work for training.

Register your interest

Once you’ve registered your interest in volunteering, we’ll locate your nearest brigade and put you in contact with the brigade leader. The demographic details you provide help us to better understand who is interested in volunteering, and do not form part of the recruitment process.