Our 3-Step Escape Plan

Indoor fires and heaters

Did you know that one in six house fires start in the bedroom?

Caution urged with controlled burns

Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend.

Firefighters respond to over 800 calls for assistance

Firefighters are continuing to respond to calls for assistance from people affected by the storm moving across the country.

Fold-out fire truck for children at Starship a ‘real hit'

In December 2020, Michelle and Warrick Wood received the devastating news that their three-year old son Frankie had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer.

Serious fire risk across South Island this weekend

People in the South Island are being encouraged to assist Fire and Emergency by reducing the risk of sparking an unwanted fire this weekend.

Code of Practice for Fire Fighting Water Supplies and Indicative Cost Benefit Analysis - Report #56 (2004)

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Message from our Chair: Celebrating all personnel this International Firefighters’ Day

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Take these simple steps to keep your household safe from fire this winter

Every winter, as temperatures drop, Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are called to an increased number of house fires.