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Welcome to the Waikato Fire and Emergency New Zealand page. IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 111.

Waikato District Headquarters (DHQ) is in Hamilton, there is also an office in Thames.

14/10/2026

Tomorrow, between 12pm and 1pm, members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union will be stopping work for one hour.

We will continue to answer 111 fire calls.

Volunteer stations in the affected cities and towns will respond, as they regularly do when there are multiple emergencies.

If you are at home, do not leave cooking unattended. Make sure you have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and living area.

If there is a fire, get out, stay out, and call 111.

If you are at work, know your building evacuation plan.

If there is a fire or the fire alarm sounds, exit the building, assemble at your safe meeting place and call 111.

If you are on a job site that uses spark or heat generating tools, we ask you to refrain from using these tools during this hour.

It is important to acknowledge that this strike action will not affect the parts of the country served by our volunteers.

If you are unsure whether your area is affected, please visit https://shorturl.at/thoU5

09/10/2026

🚒 Working Together to Keep Our Communities Safe! 🔥

It's not just about responding when something happens, it's about the work happening behind the scenes to ensure we're ready.

Our Volunteer Brigade Leaders across the district meet regularly to share knowledge, identify potential hazards and plan for the challenges that may lie ahead.

The meeting last night provided a valuable opportunity to work collaboratively with Civil Defence, strengthening relationships, sharing local knowledge and ensuring we're all working towards the same goal.

🤝 By working alongside one another we can better prepare for emergencies and support our communities when they need us most

07/10/2026

Spring has sprung! ☀️🌻

Spring brings us some warmer days, but also plenty of windy weather! 🌬️☀️

If you’ve been burning on your property over the past few days, now is a good time to check your burn pile and make sure it’s completely out and unlikely to reignite or get out of control.

As always, check it's alright before lighting a fire, keep an eye on the weather forecast for the coming days, and make sure conditions are safe https://www.checkitsalright.nz/

A few simple checks can help us all enjoy the warmer weather safely and incident-free 🔥

05/10/2026

Tomorrow, between 12pm and 1pm, members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union will be stopping work for one hour.

We will continue to answer 111 fire calls.

Volunteer stations in the affected cities and towns will respond, as they regularly do when there are multiple emergencies.

If you are at home, do not leave cooking unattended.

Make sure you have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and living area.

If there is a fire, get out, stay out, and call 111.

If you are at work, know your building evacuation plan.

If there is a fire or the fire alarm sounds, exit the building, assemble at your safe meeting place and call 111.

If you are on a job site that uses spark or heat generating tools, we ask you to refrain from using these tools during this hour.

It is important to acknowledge that this strike action will not affect the parts of the country served by our volunteers.

If you are unsure whether your area is affected, please visit https://shorturl.at/thoU5

25/09/2026

⏰🔋 Daylight Savings = Smoke Alarm Check! 🔋⏰

This weekend when you turn your clocks forward, take a moment to check your smoke alarms too.

👉 Check your smoke alarms are working by pressing the button. The end of a broom handle is a great help!

🧹 While you’re there give them a little dust, a minute of maintenance could save lives!

🏡 Help elderly whānau or neighbours, by checking their smoke alarms too.

For more Home Fire Safety Advice visit: https://www.fireandemergency.nz/home-fire-safety/

21/09/2026

Tomorrow, between 12pm and 1pm, members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union will be stopping work for one hour.

We will continue to answer 111 fire calls.

Volunteer stations in the affected cities and towns will respond, as they regularly do when there are multiple emergencies.

If you are at home, do not leave cooking unattended. Make sure you have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and living area.

If there is a fire, get out, stay out, and call 111.

If you are at work, know your building evacuation plan. If there is a fire or the fire alarm sounds, exit the building, assemble at your safe meeting place and call 111.

If you are on a job site that uses spark or heat generating tools, we ask you to refrain from using these tools during this hour.

It is important to acknowledge that this strike action will not affect the parts of the country served by our volunteers.

If you are unsure whether your area is affected, please visit https://shorturl.at/thoU5

17/09/2026

Tomorrow, between 12pm and 1pm, members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union will be stopping work for one hour.

We will continue to answer 111 fire calls.

Volunteer stations in the affected cities and towns will respond, as they regularly do when there are multiple emergencies.

If you are at home, do not leave cooking unattended. Make sure you have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and living area.

If there is a fire, get out, stay out, and call 111.

If you are at work, know your building evacuation plan. If there is a fire or the fire alarm sounds, exit the building, assemble at your safe meeting place and call 111.

If you are on a job site that uses spark or heat generating tools, we ask you to refrain from using these tools during this hour.

It is important to acknowledge that this strike action will not affect the parts of the country served by our volunteers.

If you are unsure whether your area is affected, please visit https://shorturl.at/thoU5

Address

189 Anglesea Street
Hamilton
3204

Website

http://www.fireandemergency.nz/

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