About the NZFBI

• About NZFBI
• NZFBI Council
• NZFBI Field Days
• NZFBI Events
• NZFBI Scholarship
• NZFBI Technical Articles

Exams and Qualifications

• Diploma Exam Structure
• Associate Diploma Exam
• Member Diploma Exam
• Applications & Details
• Recommended Reading
• Exam Questions

The New Zealand Fire Brigades’ Institute exists to promote the technical training of members of brigades. Browse around this section to find out more about the NZFBI and its scheduled field days, or to download useful information to help you prepare for your exams.

About the UFBA

• Our Work
• UFBA Strategic Plan
• History
• Timeline
• Constitution, Rules, Regulations
• The UFBA Brand
• Contact Us

Our People

• UFBA Board
• UFBA Officers
• Challenges Committee
• Technical Panel
• Office Staff

Membership

• How to Join

UFBA Services

• Advocacy & Support Services
• Service Honours
• Benevolent Fund
• Accident Assurance Scheme
• Member Discount Scheme
• Brigade Website Builder

Fire Services Review

• UFBA Actions
• UFBA Fire Services Review Submission

The UFBA is the national body representing and uniting fire brigades of all kinds throughout the country. In this section, you’ll find out about our rich history, our mission and vision, and the key people in the organisation.

Get Involved

• Upcoming Events

UFBA Challenges

• Firefighter Combat Challenge
• Drivers Challenge
• Road Crash Rescue Challenge
• Waterway Challenge
• Host a Challenge
• Be an Official

Events

• Annual Conference & AGM
• Leadership & Governance Workshops
• Leading Psychological Wellbeing Workshops
• Secretaries & Treasurers Workshops
• NZFBI Field Days
• Other Events

The UFBA manages a full event schedule that includes four different firefighter challenges and an annual conference. In this section, you’ll find information on all the upcoming events and how to register, as well as reviews of past events. Be sure to check back regularly.

Fire Community

• Forum
• Members
• Brigades
• Partner Organisations
• Provincial Associations
• Obituaries

Service Honours

• Service Honour Recipients
• New Zealand Honours

Get an at-a-glance view of what's happening in your fire community. Visit the Community Home Page.

Membership Support

• Supporting our members
• NZFS Policy Reviews
• Safety, Health & Wellbeing
• Workplace Carcinogen Exposure

Member Resources

• Fire Services Review
• Update Brigade Details

Secretaries & Treasurers

• Workshops

Membership Services

• How to Join
• Advocacy & Support Services
• News Updates
• Challenges & Workshops
• Benevolent Fund
• Accident Assurance
• Fire Shop
• Brigade Website Builder

Honours & Awards

• Service Honours
• 50 Year & Gold Star Recipients
• UFBA Valour Medal
• New Zealand Honours

Being a member of a fire brigade or rural fire force takes substantial commitment and time. In this section, you’ll find out about the effective support services provided by the UFBA for member brigades and rural fire forces and their personnel.

News

• UFBA News
• UFBA Blog
• Brigade News
• Event News
• Membership News
• Integration

Publications

• Newsletters
• Annual Reports

Media

• Photo Gallery
• Video Gallery

Here you'll find the latest on what's happening with the UFBA, including the current issues we're working on. You can also browse our extensive image and video galleries.