Helping communities see a fire before it starts, this winter
Our winter fire safety campaign ‘See a fire before it starts’ aims to get those at risk to better identify fire hazards.
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SAFE programme: 8,800+ smoke alarms installed and counting
For nearly a decade, members of the Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade, along with the Flaxmere and Napier Community Patrols, have joined forces to bring fire safety education to communities across Hawke’s Bay.
From personal experience to community impact: championing fire safety for Pasifika seasonal workers
Every year, approximately 20,000 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers come to Aotearoa New Zealand to contribute to our horticulture industry. Many of these workers come from island nations in the South Pacific, bringing with them unique perspectives on fire safety.
Partnerships key to success on Ada Street
Find out how Manawatū-Whanganui Community Readiness and Recovery (CRR) Team engages with community and stakeholders to reduce unwanted fires.
‘How to survive a housefire’ campaign back on air
From 24 March through to end of May 2025, the ‘How to survive a housefire’ campaign is back on air.
2025 Risk Reduction Delivery Roadmap (CONOPs) live
New tool to make Risk Reduction projects and progress more visible, ensuring transparency and accountability. Check out the latest and what’s next.
New wildfire campaign prompts Kiwis to ‘Spot the Signs, Stop Wildfire’
Designed to become the new long-term wildfire prevention and readiness messaging platform, it encourages the public, especially land managers, and international and domestic tourists, to learn how to spot potential fire danger.
Fire and Emergency and Lincoln University launch low flammability plant directory on checkitsalright.nz
The new user-friendly Low Flammability Plant Directory allows people to filter by plant type, use and form.
Work underway to support fire safety in older persons’ homes
Over the last five years, people over the age of 60 represented 55% of fatalities in house fires.
Fire and Emergency continues to urge the public to avoid using fireworks
Fireworks pose a risk to our communities and to our own people.