You are more likely to survive a house fire if you have working smoke alarms. Find out how to install, use and maintain them.

Chances are, you've got batteries and electronics in your home. Each of these devices can be a fire hazard especially if they are damaged, mishandled, or improperly disposed of.

1 in 4 house fires start in the kitchen, and 50% of all fatal house fires involve alcohol or drugs.If you’re cooked, stay off the stove.

What to do if you're involved in a fire, or if you see a fire, and how to begin picking up the pieces if a fire has damaged your home.

Explore our curriculum-based programmes and resources for Years 1–2, created to support teachers and kaiako in the classroom.

Learn about Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fire controls and how we use them to reduce the risk of unwanted outdoor fires, for the management of public safety.

Check before you light a fire or use outdoor equipment. Use our three-step tool to let you know the fire danger, fire season and safety requirements; and if you’ll need a fire permit.

If you store or handle hazardous substances we need to know about them, to keep both you and our firefighters safe.

Every year, as temperatures drop, we see a significant increase in the number of house fires. Winter brings a unique set of fire dangers that you need to be aware of, but it's easy to avoid a fire if you know what to look for.

Prepare to survive a house fire.
Answer 8 quick questions about your home to make your 3-Step-Escape plan.

Local Advisory Committees (LACs) help to shape the future of Fire and Emergency’s support for communities. Enabling us to better understand what matters to communities - now and in the future.

Eke Taumata is a programme established to support Fire and Emergency to achieve long-term workplace culture change and ensure a positive work experience for our people.