New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society
Firefighters helping firefighters and their families
Awhi atu awhi mai ō rātou whānau
Our name says it all. We are here to help.
We are governed by an independent Board elected by members from our members. We support Career, Volunteer Firefighters and Administration staff.
Give us a call on 0800 65 34 73 any time with any questions you may have.
The purpose of the Society
We are here when you need us, when life throws you a curve ball. We are only ever a phone call away. We have a network of people around the country who can assist you and your family in times of need. We are the Society that is here to help when you least expect it, and when you most need it.
Our Society offers a range of other benefits including financial help and holiday homes at reasonable rates for you and your family to have a break, or to convalesce.
As a member of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society you are also eligible to join Healthcare99 for an extra cost for additional support when healthcare needs arise.
Our proud history
Whilst sitting around a table one day, a group of Firefighters wanted to do something to support their colleagues and their families in times of need. Money was put into a biscuit tin to be given to those who needed support – this was the beginning of our organisation and firefighters helping firefighters. Thirty plus years on our ethos is the same, we are here to Support you and your family. Firefighters helping Firefighters and their families. Read more about our history here.
Latest updates
To all Members of Healthcare 99
Notice of Healthcare99 AGM 2025
Where Via Teams
When 10 June 2025
Time 13.00 hrs
Please email amanda@firefighters.org.nz for a meeting link. The AGM booklet will be available on our website closer to the time.
Passing of Brian Thompson (Thomo)
It is with sadness that we advise the passing of Brian Thompson (Thomo)
Thomo was a great support of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society – holding the positions of Region 2 Representative, Trustee, Station and Roving Representatives. He always made a lively contribution to the meetings he attended and was an advocate for the Welfare of Firefighters and their families. Read more here.
See how we help our members
Get a true insight into the unique assistance the New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society provides to its members with this first-hand account, kindly provided by Craig Prince and his family. From the benefits of a financial contribution on the birth of a baby and holiday home stays, nothing compared to how the Station Reps and office team rallied around when their youngest child became hospitalised with an unknown illness. Read the first-hand account here.
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