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UPDATE 2: MT CREIGHTON FIRE 9pm 8/10/22
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 4:59 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
We will monitor the fire overnight. A damper evening and cooler conditions are helping the fire conditions. More >>
Update 1: Mt Crichton Fire 6pm 8/10/22
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 6:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency was called to a fire in Mt Crichton at 4.35pm yesterday. Firefighters have continued fighting the fire today. The fire is burning in the 24 mile creek and is approximately 200 ha. Firefighters and helicopters are working to contain ... More >>
Northland House Fire Proves Why Smoke Alarms Should Be Checked This Daylight Saving
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 2:45 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency encourages New Zealanders to check their smoke alarms this weekend when clocks turn forward an hour for daylight saving. Working smoke alarms will protect you, your whānau, and your home. Just like they did for Northland local, Hinerakei ... More >>
Queen’s Birthday Honours Recipients Recognised
Friday, 16 September 2022, 1:36 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers from Manaia, Auckland, Hahei and Karekare were presented with their Royal Honours by Administrator Justice Susan Glazebrook at Government House in Wellington today. Fire and Emergency Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan ... More >>
Smoke Warning In Central Levin
Sunday, 11 September 2022, 1:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Residents in the vicinity of a fire in Central Levin are advised to keep their windows and doors closed this morning to avoid exposure to potentially toxic smoke. Fire and Emergency was called to the fire in a recycling facility in the middle of town ... More >>
No Danger To The Public From Mercury Spill In Cromwell
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 6:47 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency has been responding to a small spillage of mercury that occurred in a house in Cromwell about 12.30pm today. Otago Assistant Commander Craig Geddes said one crew from the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade was at the property this afternoon ... More >>
Friday 26 August - Fire And Emergency Alerted To Seven Incidents In Urban Areas During Strike Period Today
Friday, 26 August 2022, 1:03 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency NZ was alerted to seven incidents in the main urban areas covered primarily by career firefighters between 11am and 12pm today (Friday 26 August). They were all alarm activations. This was the period when members of the New Zealand ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Seek ERA Support To Try And Bring Pay Dispute And Strike Action To An End
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 1:57 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency NZ will once again answer all 111 for Fire calls during the career firefighters’ second full strike between 11am and 12pm tomorrow (Friday 26 August) and provide a response to fires in affected areas, says National Commander Russell ... More >>
UPDATE #7 - 3pm - Woolston Scrap Yard Fire
Friday, 19 August 2022, 3:02 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Assistant Commander Mike Bowden says Fire and Emergency are down-scaling operations today in Woolston, Christchurch. "There may still be some smoke coming from the site over the next few days so we do ask that people keep their windows and doors ... More >>
Fire And Emergency NZ Alerted To 12 Incidents In Urban Areas During Strike Period
Friday, 19 August 2022, 2:38 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says Fire and Emergency NZ was alerted to 12 incidents in the main urban areas covered primarily by career firefighters between 11am and 12pm today (Friday 19 August). There were 22 calls to Fire and Emergency ... More >>
UPDATE #5 16.30pm - Woolston Scrap Yard Fire
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 4:27 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Assistant Commander Mike Bowden says firefighting efforts have been successful in reducing the significant fire at the scrap yard in Woolston, Christchurch. "The fire remains contained although it is still burning and will be for some time. Currently ... More >>
Fire Crews Will Continue To Respond During One-hour Career Firefighters’ Strike On Friday
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 2:41 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says all 111 for fire calls will be answered and Fire and Emergency NZ will continue to respond to fire emergencies during the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union strike between 11am and 12 noon this ... More >>
Woolston Scrap Yard Fire Update #4
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 12:31 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting efforts have been successful in reducing a significant fire at a scrap yard in Woolston, Christchurch, says Assistant Commander Dave Berry. Fire and Emergency was alerted to cars on fire at the scrap metal yard in Woolston, at 7.58pm on Wednesday, ... More >>
Woolston Scrap Yard Fire Update
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 6:35 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting efforts have been successful in reducing the significant fire at the scrap yard in Woolston, Christchurch. The fire has been contained to the main car pile, although it is still burning and will be for some time. There are seven fire ... More >>
Firefighters’ Union Escalates Strike Action Despite 8% -19 % New Pay Offer Increase
Friday, 5 August 2022, 5:51 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says it is disappointing the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union has given notice of escalated strike action, despite a substantial new pay offer which would see base salaries ... More >>
New Career Crew For Levin
Friday, 15 July 2022, 10:05 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Levin fire station is now home to an additional crew of career firefighters. The new crew, made up of one officer and three firefighters, will staff the station from 7am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday. They will be working alongside the Levin and Horowhenua ... More >>
Penrose Fire - Smoke Warning Lifted
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 9:46 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency's advisory for residents of Onehunga, Mangere Bridge and Favona to keep their windows shut and to stay indoors has now been lifted. The warning was put in place after a fire at an industrial building in Penrose this morning. Fire ... More >>
Significant Building Fire In Penrose, Auckland
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 6:52 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is advising residents of Onehunga, Mangere Bridge and Favona to keep their windows closed and to stay indoors if possible this morning after a fire at an industrial building in Penrose. Fire and Emergency were alerted to the ... More >>
New Multifunctional Service Centre Opens In Tauranga
Friday, 27 May 2022, 1:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s new Tauranga Service Centre was officially opened by Internal Affairs Minister, Hon. Jan Tinetti. "The centre will better provide the equipment, logistics, information technology and resources firefighters ... More >>
Open Fire Season For Otago District
Monday, 16 May 2022, 9:35 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Otago moved to an open fire season at 8am today (Monday 16 May). This includes Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki, Central and Lakes Districts. An open fire season means permits will no longer be required when lighting open-air fires. A restricted fire season will ... More >>
