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Pukaki Downs And Tekapo Vegetation Fires Update #6
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 6:01 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency says it will escort people staying at Aoraki/Mt Cook out of the area this evening - if they want to leave. Incident Controller Stephen Butler says this is not a health or safety precaution as the fire is some way from the area where ... More >>
Pukaki Downs Fire Update #5
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 1:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pukaki Downs is still burning, but is largely confined within the existing perimeter. Fire and Emergency is continuing to work on the ground, focusing on the establishment and maintenance of fire breaks to limit the fire’s spread beyond ... More >>
Pukaki Downs Fire Update #4
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 10:18 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Seven helicopters with monsoon buckets are now in operation at the Pukaki Downs fire. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Stephen Butler says the helicopters are working in two sectors. "One sector is focused on protecting residential ... More >>
Pukaki Downs Fire Update #3
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 6:16 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Six helicopters will be operating at the Pukaki Downs fire this morning. Firefighting operations have remained limited overnight due to weather conditions, but will ramp up as soon as dawn breaks. The first helicopter flight will be a reconnaissance mission ... More >>
Caution Urged With Controlled Burns
Friday, 15 September 2023, 2:34 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend. On Thursday alone, a helicopter was needed to fight an out of control burn near Cheviot, ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Welcomes Specialist Team Home From Canada
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:08 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency has welcomed back its fifth group of personnel deployed to support our Canadian whānau during their devastating wildfire season. Echo deployment looked a bit different from previous ones, as the request from Canada focused on providing ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Central Otago And Upper Waitaki
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:03 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 14 September until further notice. A restricted fire season means a permit is required to light a fire in open air. You can apply for one at ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Launches Early National Wildfire Readiness And Prevention Campaign
Friday, 1 September 2023, 10:35 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is urging people to start preparing for the risk of wildfire early as hotter drier weather is forecast this summer. Service Delivery Wildfire Manager Tim Mitchell says the forecast higher temperatures, reduced rainfall and ... More >>
Gas Leak Contained In George St, Dunedin
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 11:53 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated and one block remains cordoned off while Fire and Emergency crews continue making checks. The affected area is the block between Hanover and Frederick Streets. ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Sends Specialists To Assist Canadians To Fight Wildfires
Friday, 25 August 2023, 10:01 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
On 26 August 2023, a fifth deployment of Fire and Emergency and forestry company specialist personnel are departing Auckland airport to assist with the ongoing wildfires in Canada. Echo deployment consists of two Divisional Supervisors, two Heavy Equipment ... More >>
Auckland Gas Leak Now Contained
Friday, 25 August 2023, 6:23 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
24 August Fire and Emergency can confirm a gas leak in Auckland’s central city is now contained. Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally said Vector had isolated the leak, which was earlier leaking from a manhole at the intersection of Customs ... More >>
Auckland CBD Gas Leak
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 7:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency crews were called to a gas leak at the intersection of Customs Street East and Gore Street in Auckland's city centre at 4.48pm this afternoon. There are currently four fire crews and support crews with gas detection equipment in attendance. ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Urges Caution After Lithium-ion Battery Explosion In Wellington Apartment
Saturday, 29 July 2023, 8:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is urging people to take care charging lithium-ion batteries after crews were called to an explosion in an inner city apartment building in Wellington at around 5.30pm this evening. Incident Controller Mike Dombroski says on arrival ... More >>
Lake Taupō Volunteer Fire Brigade Is Welcoming The Community For Its First-ever Open Day
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 6:12 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The brigade is excited to host its inaugural community open day on Saturday 29 July at its station at 17 Matai Street Taupō from 11am to 2pm. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to go and learn about what the brigade does. ... More >>
Kaikōura Celebrates Opening Of State-of-the-art Station
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 8:58 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade and community celebrated the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose station today. The station was officially opened by the Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. Barbara Edmonds, with Fire and Emergency representatives, ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Sends Fourth Crew To Canada To Assist With Wildfires
Monday, 17 July 2023, 10:20 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
As fires still impact Canada, a fourth crew from Fire and Emergency is on its way to the province of Alberta to help fight wildfires. The crew of 22 will spend up to six weeks providing specialist support for what has been the worst wildfire season ... More >>
Second Fire And Emergency Crew Arrives Home After Assisting With Canada Wildlife Efforts
Saturday, 15 July 2023, 6:16 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The second group of firefighters deployed to Canada were welcomed home today after spending five weeks battling wildfires currently raging across the country. The contingent, made up of 21 Fire and Emergency personnel, left on 7 June to provide specialist ... More >>
Dunstan’s new fire station officially opened
Saturday, 8 July 2023, 3:01 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency has celebrated the official opening of the new Dunstan Fire Station in Alexandra. Internal Affairs Minister Hon. Barbara Edmonds officially opened the $2.85 million station today along with the Dunstan Volunteer Fire Brigade and their ... More >>
Independent Report Into Muriwai Firefighters’ Fatalities
Friday, 7 July 2023, 11:50 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Following the deaths of two Fire and Emergency volunteer firefighters, Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg, in February 2023, Fire and Emergency commissioned an independent investigation to identify all the factors that contributed to this tragic event. ... More >>
Volunteer Firefighters Receive Sponsorship
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 10:37 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
By Amy Fowler Have you heard of Lake Taupō Volunteer Firefighters? Many people in our community haven’t. Lake Taupō Volunteer Firefighters is a collaborative brigade, housing Urban, Rural and Operation Support all under one roof, but their ... More >>
