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Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today’s strike
17 October 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents during the time of the strike action by members of the NZPFU.
Celebrating 30 years of USAR
15 October 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is celebrating 30 years since the establishment of its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capability.
Expect delays during career firefighters’ one-hour strike on Friday - be extra careful
15 October 2025 | Announcements
People in towns and cities should expect delays in responses during the career firefighters' one hour strike on Friday 17 October. Be extra careful.
Large vegetation fires in Canterbury last week caused by strong winds that fanned embers from burn piles
25 September 2025 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking the public to be vigilant after embers from burn piles caused large vegetation fires last week.
Saving lives this Daylight Saving - check you have working smoke alarms in the right places
25 September 2025 | Community Education
When the clocks spring forward this weekend make that a reminder to check your smoke alarms are working and in the right places.
Strong winds raise the risk of fires
20 September 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging people not to light outdoor fires in areas covered by this weekend's strong wind warnings.
25 new career firefighters join the Fire and Emergency New Zealand team
18 September 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomed 25 new career firefighters at a graduation ceremony in Rotorua today.
High winds a fire danger in Hawke’s Bay
18 September 2025 | Emergency Information
Hawke's Bay people urged to avoid lighting fires in high winds