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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 48]
Change In Fire Season For Pumicelands
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 9:44 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Pumicelands, Central Lakes and Bay of Plenty Coast will be moving to an Open Fire Season effective from 8am 6 May 2020. All Department of Conservation land remains in a year round Restricted Fire Season. Principal Rural Fire Officer Steve Webb says ... More >>
A Special Day For The Nation’s Firefighters
Monday, 4 May 2020, 9:38 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released a video celebrating our people on International Firefighters’ Day. "This video is about showing that New Zealanders celebrate and acknowledge the important work our firefighters and the ... More >>
Firefighters Attending 250% More Rubbish Fires Under Lockdown
Thursday, 30 April 2020, 8:37 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Rubbish fires have more than doubled during the lockdown period compared to previous years and Fire and Emergency is asking people to stop burning. National Manager Community Readiness and Recovery Steve Turek says Fire and Emergency will respond to all emergencies ... More >>
Change In Fire Seasons For Much Of Canterbury
Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 3:01 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Christchurch City, Banks Peninsula, Selwyn and North Canterbury will move to open fire season status from midnight Saturday (2 May). Principal Rural Fire Officer Bruce Janes says while the fire seasons are changing, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is ... More >>
Far North And Kaipara Districts Move To Restricted Fire Season
Monday, 27 April 2020, 9:02 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Far North Zone One (Aupouri and Karikari Peninsulas and the Kaitaia/Ahipara area) and Kaipara districts will move from a prohibited to restricted fire season effective from 8am Tuesday 28 April 2020. This means all of the Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara ... More >>
Businesses Preparing To Return To Work? Check Chemical Stocks And Processing Equipment
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 1:30 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
As businesses across New Zealand prepare to return to work, Fire and Emergency is asking they check any chemical stocks and processing equipment are in good working order. Fire and Emergency National Manager Risk Reduction, Roxanne Hilliard says ... More >>
FENZ finds International Convention Centre Fire Accidental
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 9:26 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators have found the cause of the New Zealand International Convention Centre fire in Auckland’s city centre on 22 October last year was accidental. More >>
Fire And Emergency Continues To Be Here For Our Communities
Monday, 20 April 2020, 4:59 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
With today’s announcement that we will remain in Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Monday 27 April, New Zealanders can rest assured that Fire and Emergency will continue to be here for our communities. Chief Executive Rhys Jones says Fire and Emergency will ... More >>
Switch Off Before You Walk Off
Saturday, 18 April 2020, 8:59 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Unattended cooking is the biggest cause of house fires in New Zealand - a fire risk that is higher than ever under the COVID-19 lockdown. Celebrity chef Josh Emett is joining forces with Fire and Emergency NZ to remind people about keeping fire safe ... More >>
Be Fire Safe In Caravans And Sleep Outs
Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 2:17 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people living in caravans, campervans, garages and sleep outs to take extra care to be fire safe. National Advisor Fire Risk Management Pete Gallagher says there is anecdotal evidence more people are living ... More >>
Public Urged To Check Historic Burn Sites With Strong Wind Warnings For Easter Weekend
Thursday, 9 April 2020, 4:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people to check any old burn sites are fully extinguished so they do not reignite with the strong winds forecast for this long Easter weekend. Manager Rural Fire, Tim Mitchell, says anyone that has had a ... More >>
Stay Fire Safe With Your Bubble Mates This Daylight Savings Weekend
Saturday, 4 April 2020, 9:16 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
With everybody now at home for the COVID-19 self-isolation period, it is more important than ever to check your home is fire safe and to be vigilant about fire safety in everything you do. Mark the end of daylight saving by checking your smoke alarms ... More >>
Hold Off Lighting Outdoor Fires During The COVID-19 Lockdown
Tuesday, 31 March 2020, 5:38 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
"I know we all want to get odd jobs done and clean up while we have more time at home but please do not burn unnecessary fires such as household rubbish or garden waste. Hold off applying for a permit for an outdoor fire until the lockdown is over," ... More >>
Change To Fire Season In Manawatu
Tuesday, 31 March 2020, 12:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua will move into an open fire season effective from 8am Wednesday 1 April. Principal Rural Fire Officer Bradley Shanks says a permit is still required to light a fire in open air in: - All Public ... More >>
Change in fire season for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts
Monday, 30 March 2020, 10:12 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire seasons for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts will change from prohibited to restricted effective from 8am this morning (Monday 30 March). More >>
Remember Fire Safety In Your COVID-19 Preparations
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 2:36 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to think about fire safety as they self-isolate to prevent spread of COVID-19. Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Rhys Jones says with people staying home for at least the next four weeks, it’s now more important ... More >>
Change In Fire Season For Pumicelands
Monday, 23 March 2020, 3:55 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire season in Pumicelands will change from prohibited to restricted effective from 8am Tuesday 24 March. This means that a permit is required to light a fire in open air. Principal Rural Fire Officer Steve Webb says the changes have been made ... More >>
Changes In Fire Season For Nelson Tasman
Saturday, 21 March 2020, 1:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire season in Waimea, Richmond, Nelson and Coastal zones will change from prohibited to restricted effective from midnight Friday the 20th March. This means that a permit is required to light a fire in open air. Principal Rural Fire Officer Ian Reade says ... More >>
Change In Fire Season For Mid-South Canterbury
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 3:58 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire season in Mid-South Canterbury will change from restricted to open effective from midnight tonight (19 March). This means that a permit is no longer required to light a fire in open air in High Country Zone, Ashburton Coastal, Timaru Coastal ... More >>
Changes To Fire Season In Palmerston North, Manawatu, And Rangitikei
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 11:14 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
As of 8am Wednesday 11 March, the fire season in Palmerston North, Manawatu, and Rangitikei Districts has changed from prohibited to restricted fire season. This means that a permit is required to light a fire in open air. Horowhenua continues ... More >>
