Our 3-Step Escape Plan

Fire Engineering Unit

The Fire Engineering Unit (FEU) is also referred to as its old name, Design Review Unit (DRU). Core responsibilities - Design review, Fire engineering brief, Post incident analysis, Technical advice..

Designing for fire safety

The purpose of fire safety design in a building is to allow people to escape the building before being overcome by the effects of fire.

House Fire Readiness

Waiuku fire update

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have extinguished a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland and are preparing to hand the site back to the owners.

Waipara fire update

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to respond to the fire in a plantation north of Waipara in North Canterbury.

Amberley fire contained

A large vegetation fire burning at Amberley has been contained but cordons are still in place.

Amberley Fire Update

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a well-involved vegetation fire on Racecourse Road in Amberley.

Safely using fire for land management

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There are five key stages to work through when using fire for land management. Safety of personnel is the highest priority at vegetation fires.