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Celebrating 150 years of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
22 February 2024 | Announcements
One-and-a-half centuries of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will be celebrated at a major event taking place in Auckland next month.
Port Hills and Wairaki Valley Fire Update
21 February 2024 | Announcements
Firefighters made solid progress today on both of the major wildfires in Canterbury - the Port Hills and Wairaki Valley
Port Hills Update #17
18 February 2024 | Announcements
Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.
Port Hills Fire Update #16
18 February 2024 | Announcements
Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills fireground have identified hotspots that ground crews will be targeting in today’s firefighting operations.
Port Hills Update #15
17 February 2024 | Announcements
The Port Hills fire has been contained within a 24km perimeter and firefighters are strengthening containment lines before strong winds arrive.
Port Hills Update #10
16 February 2024 | Announcements
Fresh crews of firefighters working on the Port Hills this morning, supported by 15 helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft as well as heavy machinery.
Fire Plans Public Consultation Now Open
15 February 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency has opened public consultation on a review of its Fire Plans
Ceremony to commemorate Muriwai firefighters
13 February 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand today commemorated the Muriwai Volunteer Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in February 2023.