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Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150th anniversary

Cromwell’s Chief Fire Officer Neil Gillespie, a volunteer firefighter for 31 years, is welcoming the opportunity to celebrate the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary this weekend and to reflect on a brigade built on pride in a common purpose.

Transparency Statement

Information gathering transparency statementThis statement sets out how Fire and Emergency New Zealand collects, safeguards and uses the information we need to support the work we are required to do under legislation to protect lives, property, land and the environment, and to meet our regulatory compliance obligations.

New fire station opens in Marlborough

Flaxbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate the official opening of their new fire station on Sunday.

11,800 committed people driven to serve others

National Commander Kerry Gregory says Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s gratitude and respect for its more than 11,800 volunteers extends throughout the whole year.

Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade to be temporarily relocated

The Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade will be be temporarily housed at another location in Newlands while a decision is made on a permanent location, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Te Ūpoko (lower North Island region) Manager Bruce Stubbs announced today.

New Fire Truck for Karamea

The Karamea Volunteer Fire Brigade is set to receive a new fire truck this week.

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Pegasus Beach Fire sparks community conversations

On 2 November 2022, a large vegetation fire broke out at Pegasus Beach in Canterbury.