Local Advisory Committees welcome new members
This week, Fire and Emergency Board formally appointed 21 new members to Local Advisory Committees (LACs) in Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago.
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AFAC26 and WAFA26: Call for abstracts
Next year’s Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) and Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA) conferences are being held in Melbourne between 18 to 21 August 2026.
UFBA: Volunteer Feedback Wanted
The United Fire Brigades' Association (UFBA) and Fire and Emergency are seeking feedback from UFBA members.
Seeking members for Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago Local Advisory Committees
Fire and Emergency is looking for new members for Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago LACs.
New Wellington and Canterbury Local Advisory Committees established
Last week, the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board formally established new Wellington and Canterbury Local Advisory Committees, appointing 15 new committee members.
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.
New Auckland Local Advisory Committee established
Last week, the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board formally established a new Auckland Local Advisory Committee, appointing 12 new committee members.
Would you like to contribute to research to improve evacuation strategies for people with mobility impairments?
Research is underway to understand and implement solutions to support mobility-impaired people during a multi-story building evacuation.