Our 3-Step Escape Plan

Firebreaks

A firebreak is defined in section 6 of the Act as “a natural or an artificial physical barrier against the spread of fire from or into any area of continuous flammable material.” As a risk reduction tool, a firebreak can provide a window of opportunity for suppression and evacuation.

General enquiries and questions

Please do not use this page to attempt to make contact about extreme weather events or emergencies.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 31 - 10:00 hours 11/02/2019

Planning underway to allow Wakefield residents to return home A combination of benign weather conditions and outstanding fire management has seen the risk posed by the Pigeon Valley fire significantly reduced for some areas.

Matakana Forest Fire Update #2

Two helicopters, nine fire trucks and 24 crew are battling a forestry fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

Chemical Incident in Central Wellington

Fire and Emergency is responding to reports of a chemical leak in Central Wellington and is asking people to avoid the area around the intersection of Salamanca Rd and Kelburn Parade.

Lee Valley Update #6

Firefighters, helicopters and two heavy machinery operators are continuing their efforts to bring the Lee Valley fire under control.

Improving the Fire Safety Knowledge and Practices of Vulnerable Groups -report #8 (2000)

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NZFS Annual Report 2017

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For the year ended 30 June 2017