No, appliance run stats are calculated for all incidents an appliance is needed.

No, an appliance is only included in the run stats once it has arrived at an incident.

If the category appears in our recorded statistics data fields, email us for a report.

10,000

33 people.

The fields for all our recorded statistics are available on this site.

The busiest fire station in New Zealand in 2007 was Auckland City with 3,177 call outs.

Section 47B - Third Schedule of the Fire Service Act lists all the exemptions from the Fire Service levy

The New Zealand Fire Service emblem is protected by legislation and the Fire Service has strict criteria about the use of its logo and image. This criteria also applies to the use of any Fire Service property (eg trucks, stations and uniforms) or imagery of personnel. Any person or organisation requesting access to any of this material must have written permission. Permission can be sought from the Corporate Communicatiopns Manager, New Zealand Fire Service, PO Box 2133, Wellington.

The New Zealand Fire Service emblem is protected by legislation and the Fire Service has strict criteria about the use of its logo and image. This criteria also applies to the use of any Fire Service property (eg trucks, stations and uniforms) or imagery of personnel. Any person or organisation requesting access to any of this material must have written permission. Permission can be sought from the Corporate Communications Manager, New Zealand Fire Service, PO Box 2133, Wellington.

The New Zealand Fire Service emblem is protected by legislation and the Fire Service has strict criteria about the use of its logo and image. Any person or organisation requesting access to the logo must have written permission. Permission can be sought from the Corporate Communications Manager, New Zealand Fire Service, PO Box 2133, Wellington.

The Commission's annual report is formally tabled in Parliament each year and is analysed by select committees to judge whether the Commission has delivered value to New Zealand communities.

Yes. Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 12.5 percent is charged on all levy payments.

The six strategic priorities are: Improve community fire outcomes through fire prevention, fire safety and better response Foster integration of urban and rural service delivery Contribute to enhanced community security Support regional, national and international security Develop and protect our people and promote internal stakeholder partnerships Improve service performance accountability, and resource utilisation

The annual report sets out the results the New Zealand Fire Service Commission has achieved against its annual plan (Statement of Intent). The annual report describes some of the key events that have occurred during each year, sets out the key results and the financial performance of the Commission against its intended performance.

You can pay the levy by cheque and direct credit. Our bank account details are: New Zealand Fire Service Commission, Bank of New Zealand, North End Branch - Wellington ,02-0536-0062111-00, SWIFT: BKNZNZ22

$6.08 flat rate per motor vehicle under 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross laden weight are classified as 'other property'.

7.6 cents per $100 of insured replacement value (Replacement value is limited to $20,000 for each situation and/or identified resident)

7.6 cents per $100 of insured replacement value (Replacement value is limited to $100,000 for each self-contained dwelling)

The Fire Service levy is used to fund the New Zealand Fire Service. The levy is payable on all insurance contracts covering New Zealand property against loss from fire.

To reduce the incidence and consequence of fire and to provide a professional response to other emergencies.

Working with communities to protect what they value

Contracts over $100,000 in total value.

NZFS tenders are almost exclusively published on the Government Electronic Tenders (GETS) site, publishing in any other media is rare. Supplier registration and use of the site is free and suppliers who wish to be advised of NZFS tender opportunities, or for that matter any other Government tender opportunities, are strongly encouraged to complete the online registration process.

Any questions or queries relating to New Zealand Fire Service's procurement should be addressed to: The National Procurement Manager, National Headquarters, PO Box 2133, WELLINGTON. Or to queries@fire.org.nz

If you are unsure of your obligations or your clients obligations or you require further information please contact: Levy Analyst, New Zealand Fire Service, PO Box 2133, Wellington, Phone: +64 4 496 3656, Fax: +64 4 471 1791,E-mail: Revenue.Analyst@fire.org.nz

Dame Margaret Bazley is the chairperson of the Fire Service Commisson.

The National Commander is the highest ranked firefighter.

Mike Hall is both the Chief Executive and National Commander of the New Zealand Fire Service.

Markings on helmets represent different rankings within the Fire Service.

The Contestable Research Fund was established in 1998.

The next call for Expressions of Interest against the New Zealand Fire Service Commission will be in October 2008.

At that time the specific research priorities, project briefs and submission template will be available from this site.

The fund is extensively advertised in all major New Zealand daily papers, Government Electronic Tendering System (GETS) and directly to academic and major research institutes.

A Research Advisory Group was formed to administer the fund, the constitution of that group being agreed by the Commission at their August 1998 meeting.

Each year the New Zealand Fire Service Commission determines a set of research priorities that will assist them in meeting their mission of reducing the incidence and consequence of fire.

The NZFS investigation team would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the explosion at the Tamahere Ice Pak cool store. “We are after any pictures or reports of damage to buildings or structures” that might help investigators.

If, for example, fire crews have a fire or accident under control, volunteer teams will do salvage and clean-up work at the scene. They work to minimise further damage to property, often caused by water. This means that full-time fire crews are freed up.

The three new stations have been positioned to give the Lower Hutt region the best possible emergency response cover for the next 30 yeas at least.

Members are expected to respond to their station during their duty week when called – duty week is normally one week in three. Members are ‘on-call’ anytime between 6pm and 6am, as well as any time during their duty weekend.

Volunteer firefighters need to be physically fit, as they are trained to the level of a firefighter, without the breathing apparatus training. The can be asked to perform tasks such as hefting heavy equipment up nine flights of stairs.

Forward thinking means for example, using daylight savings as an opportunity to check the batteries of all smoke alarms installed in your home. “Some batteries need replacing every year to ensure smoke alarms will work properly.”

A fund has been established at the Westpac Bank, which is accepting donations to go towards ongoing support of firefighters and their families. The NZFS and the families of the firefighters involved, greatly appreciate the many heartfelt messages...

The report will cover the cause of the explosion; the NZFS’s response to the circumstances; and it’s overall management of the incident.

In every bedroom, hall and living area.

Dr Paula Beever, Phd, Director of Fire Risk Management, New Zealand Fire Service (investigation leader) Paul McGill, Director of Operations and Training, New Zealand Fire Service Steven Warner, President, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union Paul H

Yes, there are a range of volunteer skills needed.

It is currently not possible to transfer from an overseas brigade (although there are rare exceptions for some high level or extremely specialised positions).

There are 1707 career firefighter positions, 7000 urban volunteer firefighters, 524 management and support positions and 76 communication centre staff positions

If you have a Pension/Superannuation Scheme in a country other than Australia there may be an opportunity to transfer these retirement savings to the New Zealand Fire Service Superannuation Scheme if you are employed by the New Zealand Fire Service. Australian Federal legislation does not permit any transfer of Superannuation entitlements from an Australian Superannuation Fund to New Zealand Superannuation Schemes. With regard to Pension Scheme transfers from the United Kingdom, the New Zealand Fire Service Superannuation Scheme is a QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme) with a reference of QROPS500681 and is thus entitled to receive United Kingdom Pension Scheme assets into the scheme subject to the requirements established by UK legislation. Should you require further information on these transfers contact the New Zealand Fire Service Superannuation Scheme by: e-mail on info@firesuper.co.nz post at P O Box 36-287, Merivale, Christchurch 8146, New Zealand or facsimile on +64 3 355 3499.

Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Sweden and Ireland, and other countries may participate in the near future.

There are two types of smoke alarms. One type is called an ionization alarm, and the other is a photo-electric.

Don't put smoke alarms in the kitchen, garage or bathrooms unless they are specially designed for those areas.

Ideally have another extinguisher in the garage and one in the car.

Food-:Discard food, drinks and medicine exposed to fire, smoke or water, it is not safe. Wash tins and jars in detergent and water. Don't eat tinned food if the tin has bulged or rusted. Don't refreeze thawed food.

Have all electrical appliances that have been salvaged from a fire checked by an electrician.

Yes. Clean smoke alarms with a vacuum cleaner once a month.

Firewise education is available to schools free of charge. Check with your child's school to see if they offer it. If they don't, but are interested, they can contact befirewise@fire.org.nz

Depending on the extent of damage, you may need to hire professional fire and water damage restorers. Check the Yellow Pages under 'flood and fire restoration work'.

The cost of installing home sprinklers into a new house or adding them as part of renovations works out at around $350 per sprinkler head and the average house would need between seven and ten sprinkler heads.

There is no cost involved to the parent / caregiver or any referring agencies.

Batteries must be changed once a year. Time this to recur on a regular date (such as on New Year's day, daylight saving or a family member's birthday).

Ideally, once a month while cleaning them. Test the smoke alarm by pushing the test button.

If you are insured call your insurance company, agent or broker as soon as possible. Find out what you are required to do, such as secure the house and make a list of damaged items.

If your home was damaged by a fire caused by a natural disaster and you had a valid fire insurance policy, you may be eligible for insurance from the Earthquake Commission. You must contact EQC within 30 days. Freephone 0800 652 333 or visit www.eqc.govt.

Primarily, the programme has been designed to cater for children and young people up to the age of 17.

Primarily, the programme has been designed to cater for children and young people up to the age of 17.

Shut doors behind you to slow the spread of fire. Meet at the planned meeting place. Once out, stay out, never go back inside. Phone the Fire Service from a safe phone.

Make sure emergency vehicles have easy access to your property and ensure an adequate water supply is close by.

Large areas, imperfect road conditions especially during winter months and lack of adequate water supply can delay quick intervention by the Fire Service.

If you don't have insurance, depending on the seriousness of the damage, it may take some time to get back on your feet. Who to contact for help:-Victim Support; Work and Income; Housing New Zealand; your church; The Salvation Army.

If you can't enter your home, you'll need to arrange accommodation. You may need to stay with family, friends or in a motel for at least one night, and longer if the house has been seriously damaged.

Once out, stay out. NEVER go back inside. Phone the Fire Service from a safe phone.

Fire blankets are useful for covering cooking related fires, for wrapping around a person to smother a clothing fire or using as a cover to escape through flames.

Firewise is a fire safety education course for children.

Over several weeks, a trained practitioner will visit the child / young person and will deliver a consequences – based, individually tailored education programme, using a variety of resources such as workbooks, DVDs, and picture books.

Ideally, place the smoke alarms in the middle of the ceiling.

Ask your council for advice on cleaning up debris safely.

Home sprinklers provide 24/7 protection of your family's lives, home and contents and in most cases a sprinkler will put out a fire without the family even knowing they had one.

The ionization alarm monitors the ions, or electrically charged particles. Smoke particles enter the sensing chamber changing the electrical balance of the air. The alarm will sound when the change in the electrical balance reaches a certain level...

Install smoke alarms.

Get down, get low, get out!

Signpost your property. Rural property numbers are invaluable for a quick response by emergency vehicles.

Contact your local council and/or insurance company to have your house inspected and damaged assessed.

NEVER use candles in a sleepout; they are too dangerous.

It is our recommendation that you install a combination of fire safety systems into your marae. A sprinkler system and smoke alarms will provide the highest level of protection if a fire occurs.

Used fixed heaters only, and make sure furniture and fittings are at least one meter from the heater. Fan heaters with a cut off switch are the safest.

Do not enter your damaged house unless you have to and have been advised it is safe to do so. The Fire Service will check the water, electricity and gas supplies and either arrange to have them disconnected or advise you what action to take.

When your house is safe and you are allowed back, try to find your identification, insurance information, medication information, eye glasses, hearing aid, wallet and valuables.

When access to the fire is unrestricted and a safe retreat is possible at all times

At the home of the child / young person, although if that is not appropriate, it can be conducted at school or another suitable venue.

Fire extinguishers should be wall mounted above the reach of children, and in or near the kitchen.

Smoke alarms need to be in every bedroom plus the lounge and hallways.

It depends on the type of fire. The ionization alarm responds faster to rapid flaming fires, while the photoelectric responds faster to smoldering fires. Although the response time of the two alarms will vary, depending on the type of fire...

Any parent or caregiver can request the programme for their child (5 - 17 years). Police and courts can direct children to the programme. Schools, social services and anyone else can recommend the programme to any family, parent or caregiver. Simply ring 0800 FIREINFO if you have questions or would like to enrol for free.

If you cannot go back to your house it may be best to contact family and friends as you may need to arrange alternative accommodation.

Children are a particularly receptive audience. They quickly and easily adapt their behaviour and influence their family. By encouraging children to be fire wise they become conduits of fire safety information into their homes.

Caravans and sleepouts are much smaller than houses and may have many electrical appliances in close proximity, significantly increasing the fire danger.

The Fire Service wants to preserve and protect marae and whare tawhito because they are irreplaceable.

Yes, it is compulsory that a parent or caregiver be present throughout the entire intervention.

The main consequences are that it reduces occupant's reaction to genuine calls, loss in business productivity, fire appliances can't be utilised at genuine emergencies and it clogs the 111 system.

Yes, lack of ventilation extraction and smoke reservoirs in kitchen areas can cause false alarms. Building designers should consider the use of the building to prevent unwanted false alarm activations.

No only those using Class 1 Category G substances.

If a charge is disputed then a letter must be sent to the false alarm administrator with details of the dispute.

The New Zealand Fire Service attends around 20,529 false alarm calls annually and at some fire stations, false alarms generate from 50 to 70 percent of their callouts.

Where a pyrotechnic special effect is used, and its use in not intended for the specific purpose of entertaining the public the Fire Service does not need to provide written agreement.

Yes. There is no interpretation in the regulations on what constitutes a display. Entertainment of the public includes a private function (e.g. birthday) where the fireworks involve non-retail pyrotechnics. Public could be a sole person or any number thereof.

The most common causes of false alarms are fire alarm faults, working environment, contractors or malicious.

See the Hazardous Substance (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001 and the Hazardous Substance (Classification) Regulations 2001. Typically these are not pyrotechnics that are retailed to the general public for purpose of celebrating the Guy Fawkes night on the 5th November. However the onus is on you to verify the pyrotechnic so ask your retailer for information.

The majority of these calls are generated by automatic fire alarm systems and it is the management of these types of unwanted false alarms that the New Zealand Fire Service promotes.

The charges are aimed at recovering some of the costs of the Fire Service response given, and should not be considered a fine. They are also to act as an incentive to reduce false alarms simply by the incurred costs.