Our 3-Step Escape Plan

What are fire plans?

Fire plans outline policies and procedures at a local level for the management of public safety and risks relating to fire, particularly around fires in the open air.

Fire and Emergency King's Birthday honours recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency has recognised the five firefighters and support personnel who received Queen’s Service Medals today.

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IGNITE Magazine: Issue 28

Ignite represents the voices of the people across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life, the environment and property in their communities.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 24

Ignite represents the voices of the people across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life, the environment and property in their communities.

Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated past and present firefighters from Kaiwaka, Opotiki, Kaikohe, Westport and Ohakune who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list released today.

Woolston scrap yard fire - Update #5

Assistant Commander Mike Bowden says firefighting efforts have been successful in reducing the significant fire at the scrap yard in Woolston, Christchurch.

Fire at Darfield contained

The large vegetation fire at Darfield is now contained.