Papua New Guinea Fire Service

03/11/2026

Firefighters make fire awareness after containing a house fire from spreading to near by houses this morning at Erima, Port Moresby.

Once again, PNG Fire Service is urging all citizens to exercise extreme caution during this dry season as fire risks remain extremely high across the country.

PNG Fire Service is appealing to the public to:
📍Not to rubbish or light fires near homes, power lines ,or dry grass.
📍Supervise children and keep matches and lighters out of reach.
📍Check electrical appliances and switch off power when NOT in use.
📍Report any fire Immediately to the nearest fire station. Call Toll free number 110/1100.
📍Conserve water and assist firefighters by identifying alternate water sources in your area.

Fire Prevention or fire safety is a shared responsibility therefore, Let us work together to prevent as many fires as we can to avoid disasters.

03/11/2026

30/10/2026

During the week the PNG Fire service conducted a Joint Inspection program with the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) Health division at shop premises at Gordons C*D, Port Moresby.

The inspection is a lead up to the CLEANATHON program that is facilitated by NCDC where inmates and officers from the Bomana Correctional Institute along with PNG Fire Service and Police - NCD/Central Divisional Command work together to clean certain areas in NCD and at the same time, make timely and important awareness on city cleanliness and safety to the general public.

The PNG Fire Service would like to extend our gratitude towards NCDC for the continued support and partnership and a special appreciation to Mr. Jeffery Nehi- Manager Governance Affairs and Community Liaisons and Mr. Thomas Marinae- Detainees Rehabilitation and Reform OIC.

30/10/2026

TWENTY firefighters from Port Moresby sent to Lou Island, Manus last week used firebreaks to prevent a bushfire from spreading.

Fire Chief Bill Roo said in countries like Australia, there were rural bushfire services equipped to respond to fires.

“However, we do not have the same type of arrangement in Papua New Guinea. We do not have specialised aerial firefighting equipment such as aircraft that can drop water on fires,” he said.

– Picture supplied

Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/firefighters-contain-manus-lou-island-blaze/

27/10/2026

Lae Fire station conducted a successful Rural Fire Awareness Campaign in Finschafen District-Gagidu station, Morobe Province on 16th October 2026.
The successful campaign is a result of the work collaboration with Morobe Provincial disaster team, Morobe Provincial Health Authority, Finschafen LLG ward and Northern Command Water Police.

The purpose of this fire awareness was to disseminate fire safety information to our rural communities, fire prevention at home, fire prevention in a rural setting and the legal implications of open burning. These are much needed information that our local communities need as we continue to experience prolonged dry weather conditions and shortage of water suppy.

The PNG Fire Service recognizes these collaborations and would like extend our gratitude towads Morobe Provincial Disaster team and their Director Mr. Charlie Masange for facilitating and coordinating the rural fire (El Nino) awareness drive. Also a special thanks to the Northern Command Water Police for logistical support via sea and the Finschafen LLG ward, as well as the Morobe Provincial Health Authority. We hope to do more collaborations in the future as we work together to make local communities safe.

21/10/2026

"Chief of Fire Bill Roo says the ongoing blaze poses a significant risk to the livelihoods and food security of the Island residents.
He said despite facing operational challenges and a shortage of specialized bushfire equipment, the deployed personnel remain fully committed to working directly with local residents to protect lives, property and community assets" NBC News PNG reports.

Once again the PNG Fire service would like to express gratitude towards Mr. Laso Mana- Acting Director of the National Disaster Centre for facilitating the deployment of Fire officers to Manus Province.

The PNG Fire Service has deployed a team of twenty firefighters today from Port Moresby to Lou Island, Manus Province, to assist local communities in responding to an escalating bushfire that threatens homes, local infrastructure, and vital food gardens.

Read more: https://www.nbc.com.pg/post/41537/png-fire-service-deploys-firefighters-to-combat-manus-bushfire

21/10/2026

THE Kokopo Fire Station has received 95 fire calls in the past three months, exceeding its annual fire statistics, according to station commander Steven Ephraim.

Ephraim said the actual number of fires across the province could be higher, as incidents in other districts may go unreported or unattended due to limited access to fire services.

“Therefore, the number of fires occurring across the province during that period might be higher than the station’s recorded statistics, he said.

– Nationalpic by GRACELYNE RANGAN

Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/fire-calls-higher-than-usual/

14/10/2026

THE Morobe Disaster Centre and Lae Fire Station have rolled out rural fire awareness along the Markham Highway following the prolonged dry spell and the enactment of the Fire Service Act 2025.

The awareness covered Watarais Junction, Umi Market, Mutzing, 40-Mile and Atzera LLG Chamber where 21 ward councillors were briefed to expand the message to their wards.

— Nationalpic by JACINTA COHLEE

Disaster director Charlie Masange said the dry spell had made the environment prone to fire.

Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/morobe-rolls-out-fire-awareness-to-rural-areas/

12/10/2026

LAE fire station conducts rural fire awareness in Markham district.

A collective awareness drive was conducted by the Lae Fire station and Morobe Provincial Disaster team in the Markham district of Morobe Province last Friday.

In a time where the country is facing severe dry condition, El Nino and taking into consideration the DISTANCE of fire service coverage from Lae to rural part of Morobe.
The awareness was aimed at FIRE PREVENTION, highlighting Fire safety, fire preventative measures at home in rural settings and the legal implications of open burning.

Fire prevention awareness was conducted at locations:
📍 2 mile
📍Waterise Junction Market.
📍Umi Market.
📍Markham district chambers (Office)
📍Mutzing Market.
📍40 mile
As well as conducting the awareness at the listed public market place. An address was also given to the 21 ward councilors at the Markham district chambers.

Along with the Lae fire station, the PNG Fire and Rescue service would like to thank the Morobe Provincial Disaster team lead by Director Mr. Charlie Masange, for facilitating the awareness drive along with logistical support, PA system and refreshments for our Lae fire officers.