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Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
Learn about Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fire control powers and how we use them to reduce the risk of unwanted fire, particularly around outdoor fires, for the management of public safety.
No matter what the fire season is, you still need to comply with our safety guidelines and any council bylaws and regional council requirements relating to smoke nuisance and discharges to the air, even if you are issued with a fire permit from Fire and Emergency.
Don’t wait until there’s smoke in the air to prepare. Help defend your home and property from wildfire by preparing now.
Stay safe and avoid accidentally sparking a wildfire while using machinery, exploring or celebrating outdoors.
Find out which fires require a permit in a restricted or prohibited season, and what the safety requirements are.
In a wildfire emergency, you may suddenly have to leave home for an extended period with little warning. The best thing you can do is prepare well and have your evacuation plan ready.
A Fire Plan provides transparency and predictability for how Fire and Emergency will use its fire control powers.
How to safely manage hazardous substances, including obligations and responsibilities.
Our documents that relate to wildfire, including the Wildfire Safer Housing Guide and Risk Analysis Reports.
New Zealand's seasonal fire danger outlook reports by month, provided by NIWA.
Find out what your local or regional council is responsible, how to report fire hazards and your community responsibility.
Information on fire as a land management tool, insurance, and forestry for those who live or work on a farm, rural property or rural business.
Wildfires in forest plantations can cause significant economic loss and have the potential to spread beyond individual properties, exposing forest owners to considerable financial and business risk.
