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Fire and Emergency New Zealand first deployment to Australia for 2020
8 January 2020 | Deployments
21 more New Zealand firefighters have left today to support firefighting efforts in New South Wales.
Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated
31 December 2019 | Announcements
Six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee, Nuhaka and Wanaka, were named in the 2020 New Year’s Honours list released today.
Stay safe with lithium ion batteries
20 December 2019 | Announcements
Stay safe with lithium ion rechargeable batteries this Christmas.
Kiwi, Tūi and Pīwakawaka chosen as ambassadors for wildfire prevention campaign
14 December 2019 | Announcements
A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand’s most beloved native birds begins today.
IGNITE magazine: Issue 14
12 December 2019 | Ignite Magazine
Ignite magazine represents the voices of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their communities.
Fire and Emergency consulting over future of Newlands Fire Station
10 December 2019 | Announcements
Fire & Emergency is consulting with Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade, Johnsonville Brigade, Unions & Associations about the future of the Newlands Fire Station.
Fire and Emergency Drone Teams deployed to the West Coast
5 December 2019 | Announcements
A drone team of three from Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently carrying out a Rapid Assessment of the impact heavy rain is having on the West Coast.
Want to help prepare your community for an emergency?
2 December 2019 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is calling on people to join one of our initial seven Local Advisory Committees to help make New Zealand communities more resilient.