Smoke alarms and other safety devices

Fire and Emergency New Zealand recommend installing a long-life photoelectric smoke alarm in every bedroom, hallway and living area.

Find out how to maintain and check some alarms regularly. Don’t assume your smoke alarms are working. Press the button to check.

If you have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket in your home, you'll be better prepared to put out small fires before they become big ones.

Home sprinklers will protect your family from the dangers of fire, 24 hours a day. They’ll also reduce the amount of damage to your home, in most cases containing it to just one room.

Emergency TXT service, Smoke alarms for deaf and hard of hearing people and Free home fire safety visits.