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Keep a metre from the heater
14 Hōngongoi 2020 | Announcements
A Gisborne house fire has prompted a reminder from Fire and Emergency to keep flammable materials at least one metre from your heater.
IGNITE Magazine: Issue 16
10 Hōngongoi 2020 | Ignite Magazine
Ignite represents the voices of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their communities.
Nelson fire highlights importance of working smoke alarms
9 Hōngongoi 2020 | Announcements
Without their neighbours calling 111, 3 Nelson residents may not have been alerted to a fire until it was too late as the house didn't have working smoke alarms
Notice of Extension for Statement of Intent and Statement of Performance Expectations
17 Pipiri 2020 | Announcements
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand has requested a one-month extension to the statutory reporting
Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft 111 Contact code
16 Pipiri 2020 | Announcements
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code to protect consumers who need to contact emergency services and only have access to a home phone.
Fire and Emergency’s first Local Advisory Committees appointed
4 Pipiri 2020 | Announcements
The Fire and Emergency Board has today announced the 50 community-minded New Zealanders who will form its first seven Local Advisory Committees.
Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated
1 Pipiri 2020 | Announcements
Congratulations to our five recipients named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Change in fire seasons for Auckland region
13 Haratua 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Auckland is changing to an open season, while the populated Hauraki Gulf Islands are going into a restricted season. Changes are effective from 8am 13 May 2020.