Turua Fire Brigade

12/06/2026

Got a fire at home?
Remember to cool your ash in a metal bucket. Cool with water before you dispose of them as ashes can stay hot for days.

10/06/2026

Remember to keep a meter from the heater. It's easy to put things close to the heater to warm or dry but please keep them 1 meter away from any heater or fireplace.

09/06/2026

Winter is the season for house fires.

As the temperature drops, preventable house fires increase 17 percent on average as people do what they can to keep themselves warm.

Most of these fires will start from items such as clothing, beds or couches being too close to a heater or a fire.

These fires can be fatal but that is preventable with some good habits.

So, instead of bombarding you with every hot tip at once, we’ll build one good habit at a time with our winter fire safety series of Hot Tips 🔥

In this series, we’ll cover:
1. Cooking critic turned lifesaver – the humble life of a smoke alarm 🚨
2. Escape my house – a race to get out 🏃‍♂️
3. Size does matter, why items must be 1 metre from the heater 📏
4. Hot under the covers with electric blankets 🛌
5. Belly button or dryer lint – which is more hazardous? 🫧
6. It’s spaghetti junction at the multi-board 🍝

So, whether you own a home, rent or live with family, building some good habits this winter could save your life.

For some light reading on home fire hazards, go to our website 👉 https://www.fireandemergency.nz/home-fire-safety/home-fire-hazards/

29/05/2026

Stay safe out there this weekend

06/05/2026

As it is getting colder, make sure you clean your chimney before you have your first fire of the season.
Here are several chimney sweepers that service Turua, Hauraki, and the Coromandel area.
Keith Howes Chimney Sweep Thames Ltd (021 2028395),
Lovely Lawns Property Maintenance/Rich Visick (Paeroa-based, 0274 244 217),
and Coromandel District Chimney Cleaning (0225345478). These professionals offer cleaning and maintenance to ensure safety and insurance compliance.

04/05/2026

On International Firefighters’ Day we also remember those who paved the way and have gone before us

04/05/2026

It’s tempting to hang winter laundry near a heater. But unless it’s a metre away, your clothes are a fire waiting to happen.

REMEMBER: A METRE FROM THE HEATER

It’s tempting to hang winter laundry near a heater. But unless it’s a metre away, your clothes are a fire waiting to happen.REMEMBER: A METRE FROM THE HEATER...

29/04/2026

🔋Lithium-ion batteries can fail and cause fires🔥

This video footage from a home in Canterbury in 2019 shows just how fast a fire can start when a battery fails.

Lithium-ion batteries are in so many of our everyday items — phones, e-bikes, tools and more — but if they’re not used or charged safely, they can cause serious fires.

🔋 Stay safe with lithium-ion batteries:
• Always use the correct charger and battery for your device
• Don’t overcharge — unplug once fully charged
• Charge on a hard, flat surface (not beds, couches, or under pillows)
• Keep devices away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
• Store and charge larger items like e-bikes away from living areas and exits
• Only use reputable products and get repairs done by professionals
• Ensure you have working smoke alarms to give you early warning in the event of a fire.

⚠️ Know the warning signs:
If a battery smells, swells, overheats, leaks, or makes unusual noises — stop using it immediately.
🔥 If a battery starts smoking or catches fire:
Get out, stay out, and call 111. Toxic smoke from battery fires is extremely dangerous.
♻️ Disposal matters:
Never put lithium-ion batteries in the rubbish — recycle them through your local council.

Lithium-ion batteries are powerful — and with the right care, they can be used safely. Take a moment to check how you’re charging and storing yours today.

For more info, check out our website 👇
https://www.fireandemergency.nz/lithium-ion-battery-safety/

25/04/2026