On Tuesday 15 August, we staged a controlled house fire in Levin that was broadcast live on Seven Sharp to show Aotearoa New Zealand households the dangers of incorrectly charging lithium-ion battery products, how fast fire can spread and the importance of escape plans and interconnected smoke alarms. 

These days, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are everywhere, in phones, laptops, power tools, and electric cars. They are light, compact, and long-lasting, but can be a fire hazard if they are damaged, mishandled, or improperly disposed of. 

You are four times more likely to survive a house fire if you have working smoke alarms. Learn about the devices that help to keep your home fire safe, including for those with special needs.

Every year, as temperatures drop, we see a significant increase in the number of house fires. Winter brings a unique set of fire dangers that you need to be aware of, but it's easy to avoid a fire if you know what to look for.

What to do you're involved in a fire, or if you see a fire, and how to begin picking up the pieces if a fire has damaged your home.

Get Firewise is a curriculum-based resource that gives children of primary age the knowledge they need to stay fire safe and escape from a burning building.

Learn about Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fire controls and how we use them to reduce the risk of unwanted outdoor fires, for the management of public safety.

The risk of wildfire threat to housing is on the increase. If you’re a homeowner living in a rural environment, get advice on how to better protect your home from wildfire.

If you store or handle hazardous substances we need to know about them, to keep both you and our firefighters safe.