Press Release – Fire and Emergency NZOur advice remains the same. If there is a fire, get out early, stay out, then call 111.Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be striking tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August, between 12pm and 1pm. “I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls will be received and responded to during the strike period,” Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says. So, we are asking the public to remain extra careful. “We remain focused on achieving a fair and sustainable settlement with the NZPFU so we can continue working to keep communities safe,” Megan Stiffler says.