Fire and Emergency New Zealand Region 3

Principal objectives

Reducing the incidence of unwanted fires and the associated risk to life and property.

Protecting and preserving life, and preventing or limiting injury, damage to property, land and the environment.

Main functions

Promoting fire safety (including guidance on the safe use of fire as a land management tool) and firefighting.

Delivering fire prevention, response and suppression services.

Protecting the safety of persons and property endangered by incidents involving hazardous substances.

Rescuing trapped people as a result of transport accidents or other incidents.

Undertaking urban search and rescue.