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Nelson fire highlights importance of working smoke alarms
9 July 2020 | Announcements
Without their neighbours calling 111, 3 Nelson residents may not have been alerted to a fire until it was too late as the house didn't have working smoke alarms
Notice of Extension for Statement of Intent and Statement of Performance Expectations
17 June 2020 | Announcements
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand has requested a one-month extension to the statutory reporting
Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft 111 Contact code
16 June 2020 | Announcements
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code to protect consumers who need to contact emergency services and only have access to a home phone.
Fire and Emergency’s first Local Advisory Committees appointed
4 June 2020 | Announcements
The Fire and Emergency Board has today announced the 50 community-minded New Zealanders who will form its first seven Local Advisory Committees.
Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated
1 June 2020 | Announcements
Congratulations to our five recipients named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives and property
12 May 2020 | Announcements
Smoke alarms and sprinkler systems saved two Auckland businesses yesterday (Monday 11 May) – a local rest home and a surgery practice.
Smoke alarms save lives - stay safe this winter
6 May 2020 | Announcements
"If it wasn’t for the smoke alarms, we wouldn’t be here," says Merv Clearwater whose house was severely damaged by fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
A Special Day for the Nation's Firefighters
4 May 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released a video celebrating our people on International Firefighters’ Day.