Changing roles
Volunteers wishing to change roles, need to apply through e-Recruit.(external link)
All volunteers moving from operational support or brigade support roles to firefighter or first medical responder roles must complete a full medical check with their GP.
Here's a quick breakdown.
| Current role | Changing to | Application requirement |
| Brigade support | Operational support | Operational support volunteer self-medical assessment form.(external link) |
| Operational support or brigade support | Non BA-Wearing Firefighter or medical responder | Non-breathing apparatus users and medical responder volunteer medical assessment(external link) |
| Operational support or brigade support | BA-Wearing Firefighter | Breathing apparatus user volunteer medical assessment(external link) |
| Non BA-Wearing Firefighter | BA-Wearing Firefighter | Breathing apparatus user volunteer medical assessment(external link) |
| BA Wearing Firefighter | Operational support or brigade support | No new medical required |
Other role changes do not need a new medical.
Moving rank
Volunteers’ ranks change as they progress through training.
Once progression courses are completed, the rank is automatically updated. If the correct rank is not showing in SMS, email vollydatasupport@fireandemergency.nz.
Appointed positions
Appointed positions are agreed between Fire and Emergency and the brigade. If you have a vacancy, refer to the Recruit for a volunteer officer guide or Recruit for a Deputy or Chief Fire Officer guide to fill the position.
Volunteers applying for appointed roles must have completed the relevant training to be considered for the role.
For Controller or Crew Leader appointments please discuss with your District Management.
Changes to volunteers personal information
When there is a change in a volunteer's personal details, e.g. name, address and contact details please email vollydatasupport@fireandemergency.nz.
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