Our 3-Step Escape Plan

The voice of the family: research with families of volunteers Report #159 (2017)

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This report recommends practical solutions that Fire and Emergency New Zealand can implement to support families of volunteers.

Waikato wetland fire update #8

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing to make solid progress fighting the large vegetation fire near Meremere, which includes the Whangamarino wetlands.

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.

Waikato wetland fire update #3

Six helicopters supported by ground crews filling monsoon buckets are this morning fighting a large vegetation fire in scrub and wetlands near Meremere, North Waikato.

Waikato wetland fire update #2

The ground and air response to a scrub fire burning in swampland off Island Block Road, near Meremere in North Waikato has been stood down for the night.

A fire danger climatology for New Zealand Report #39 (2003)

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Different ways to volunteer

As a volunteer you can choose from four different types of roles, all essential to supporting our brigades.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today's NZPFU strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 13 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Monday 23 February, the thirteenth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.