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Switch off before you walk off
18 April 2020 | Announcements
Unattended cooking is the biggest cause of house fires in New Zealand. If you need to leave the room, even for a minute, turn the stove off.
Be fire safe in caravans and sleep outs
15 April 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people living in caravans, campervans, garages and sleep outs to take extra care to be fire safe.
Public urged to check historic burn sites ahead of strong wind warnings this Easter
9 April 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is asking people to check any old burn sites are fully extinguished so they do not reignite with the strong winds forecast for this Easter.
Stay fire safe with your bubble mates this daylight savings weekend
4 April 2020 | Announcements
Stay fire safe during the COVID-19 lockdown. Check your smoke alarms this daylight savings weekend.
Hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown
31 March 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is asking people to hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown.
Remember fire safety in your COVID-19 preparations
25 March 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to think about fire safety as they self-isolate to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Supporting work to reduce firefighter occupational cancer risks
6 March 2020 | Announcements
For more than 150 years, fire service organisations have been at the heart of New Zealand communities.
Aucklanders asked to take extra care in extreme fire conditions
5 March 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is asking Aucklanders to take extra care after recent fires on lifestyle blocks on the outskirts of the city.