Our 3-Step Escape Plan

Outdoor and rural fire safety

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

No matter what the fire season is, you still need to comply with our safety guidelines and any council bylaws and regional council requirements relating to smoke nuisance and discharges to the air, even if you are issued with a fire permit from Fire and Emergency.

Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 3

The large vegetation fire which has been burning at Southbridge in Selwyn, Canterbury since yesterday afternoon is now contained.

Seven-person specialist team to assist in Canadian wildfires

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba, Canada to support the province’s wildfire response.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #2

Fire and Emergency will continue work on the Black Jack Road fire today with three helicopters and four ground crews.

Wildfire risk remains high in parts of rural Canterbury

While much of the South Island is on alert for flooding, Fire and Emergency is reminding Cantabrians that parts of their region are still at risk from wildfires and urging people in rural areas to stay vigilant.

Effectiveness of fire safety systems for use in quantitative risk assessments - Report #89 (2008)

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Prediction of fire weather and fire danger - report #83 (2007)

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Second contingent of Kiwi firefighters return home from Canada

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its second contingent of firefighters from Canada today.