This winter, see a fire before it starts
Help our communities better identify fire risks when using everyday household items, and to be safer with the use of heaters, fireplaces and dryers... Read more
Notices Ngā Pānui
031/2023: Bag Mask Resuscitators (BMRs) with Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
030/2023: All inflatable escape mazes to be removed from service
029/2023: Kotahitanga Community Engagement Framework
028/2023: Safety around landslips and land subsidence
News & Blog Karere & Rangitaki
Pacific Islands Language Grant applications now open
The Pacific Islands Languages Grant is now accepting applications from anyone considering, or already undertaking, study in any Pacific Islands language
Sign up to an online session about Matariki, Māori New Year
We have three online 'Kawhe me te Kōrero - Coffee and Conversation' sessions to help you learn more about the significant time of year that is Matariki. Sign up today…
Message from our Chair: Firefighters recognised with King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours
Please join me in congratulating these past and present firefighters for their recognition in the 2023 King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List released today.
Our crews assisting the Canada wildfire efforts
After a long trip, the contingent from Fire and Emergency has arrived in Alberta and is hard at work helping to fight a high number of wildfires raging across the…
Steps to take while waiting for an ambulance
As winter is upon us, ambulance services are expecting an increase in demand which may affect their availability or time taken to respond.
Celebrating World Environment Day
World Environment Day is this Monday 5 June. We are reflecting on the ongoing effects of climate change, and the steps we're taking to reduce our impact on the natural…
Can breathing change your state of mind?
Breathing techniques have been proven to change your state of mind in a matter of moments. The Safety, Health and Wellbeing team have pulled together some of the tried, tested,…
Fire and Emergency celebrates Royal Honours recipients
This morning, six of our people were awarded their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington.
Crews train at Johnstone’s Hill Tunnel
Our Puhoi and Silverdale crews worked alongside personnel from Waka Kotahi recently on drills and testing in Johnstone’s Hill tunnel just south of Puhoi.
Empowering our Volunteer Brigades
Earlier this month, Counties Manukau Community Readiness and Recovery (CRR) team organised a volunteer training day at Paerata School, near Pukekohe.