News

New Fire Awareness and Prevention Programme launched

02/02/2023 | Operational, Risk reduction, Community engagement, Strategic relationships | National

FAIP is a free specialist intervention programme, delivered by trained firefighters, for taiohi (young people) who set fires.

Keeping our communities safe this Lunar New Year

19/01/2023 | Event, Respect, inclusion and culture, Risk reduction, Community engagement | National

Lunar New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar and solar calendar.

Ready for Wildfire Season

21/12/2022 | Public campaign, Risk reduction | National

The risk and impact of wildfires in Aotearoa are increasing. Climate change, as well as more people living rurally, are some of the factors driving this growth.

Bold new campaign tackles cooking under the influence

25/11/2022 | Public campaign, Risk reduction | National

Unattended cooking is the number one cause of house fires, and the number one cause of injury from fires that we attend.

Fire safety visit to Johnstone’s Hill tunnel

09/11/2022 | Risk reduction | National

With the northbound tunnel closed for repaving, Fire and Emergency personnel had a walk through the tunnel to see all the safety features and fire systems first-hand.

Welcome to Museum of Fires Past

13/10/2022 | Public campaign, Risk reduction | National

Museum of Fires Past is an exhibition of burnt items inspired by real house fires and real people’s stories.

New Get Firewise, Māui-tinei-ahi and Open Home resources being rolled out

16/08/2022 | Training, Risk reduction, Community engagement | National

Get Firewise, Māui-tinei-ahi and Open Home programme resources are engaging and practical tools for our people to arm our communities with fire safety knowledge and start positive conversations. Both programme’s resources have now been updated, based on feedback and research to ensure they stay fit for purpose and reflect our organisation’s and our communities’ needs.