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Our 'Proud Employer' mark

We're committed to recognising the support of our self employed volunteers' and our volunteers' employers.Most New Zealand communities don’t realise that nearly 12,000 people volunteer for Fire and Emergency, let alone the impact this reliance has on local businesses.

Fire hazards in your community

An overgrown, unkempt section is not just an eyesore, it can also be a fire hazard. Here are some tips for keeping your section tidy and fire safe.

New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

Fire and Emergency people from Kumeu, Kawakawa, Murchison, Clinton, and Ruatōria were presented with their Royal Honours at Government House today.

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving the Rangiora community

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community at an event taking place at the station next month.

Fire and Emergency personnel honoured

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated firefighters from Kumeu, Matamata, Dannevirke, Rotorua, New Plymouth and Kaiapoi who were named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list released today.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated eight firefighters from Wanaka, Auckland, Rongotea, Te Awamutu, Bulls, Kerikeri, Taihape and Te Puke who have been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List released today.

I’ve never let my disabilities define my abilities’

James Marks is a volunteer firefighter with the Waikuku Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Hawke's Bay Back Country Volunteer Fire Brigade