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Never enter a property where there is fire
Thursday, 9 August 2018, 11:10 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Following the recent death of 55 year old male in a house fire in Pukekohe Fire and Emergency New Zealand are urging people to never enter or re-enter a house where there may be a fire. More >>
Firefighters discharged from hospital
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 5:11 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Three firefighters admitted to hospital for observation after attending a chemical incident in Christchurch this morning have been discharged. More >>
Spike in number of women applying to become firefighters
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 11:51 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is hailing a spike in the number of women applying to become firefighters. More >>
Another 65 New Zealand fire personnel headed overseas
Monday, 6 August 2018, 9:01 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Another contingent of New Zealand fire personnel is heading overseas, this time to help combat the growing number of wildfires in Canada. More >>
NZ fire personnel heading for the United States
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 10:31 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Thirty-six New Zealand fire personnel will depart for the United States this evening to assist firefighters from the United States and other countries to combat the wildfires raging across the north and northwest of the United States. More >>
New fire alarm videos released
Monday, 30 July 2018, 12:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
New fire alarm videos released Fire and Emergency New Zealand has updated its video advice about which fire alarms to choose and how to install them. More >>
Fire in Hutt Valley suburb of Seaview
Friday, 27 July 2018, 8:37 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire appliances from Wellington and the Hutt Valley Fire are attending a fire in a commercial building in the Hutt Valley. More >>
Smoke alarm saves lives
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 3:11 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A fire that gutted a home in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita this morning has highlighted the value of smoke alarms, Fire And Emergency New Zealand says. More >>
Importance of smoke alarms highlighted again
Friday, 6 July 2018, 3:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The rescue of an elderly woman from a burning flat last week has highlighted the importance of smoke alarms and not leaving cooking unattended, Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire Region Manager, Region 1, Kerry Gregory says. More >>
Public urged to use heating devices correctly
Monday, 2 July 2018, 10:08 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to use heating devices correctly following the death of an elderly man in a dwelling fire in Ardmore in the early hours of last Wednesday morning. More >>
Smoke alarms save lives
Monday, 18 June 2018, 2:49 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to ensure they and their family and friends have working smoke alarms following the death of a 68-year-old male in a house fire in Mangere Bridge on Sunday 10 June. More >>
International Firefighters’ Day
Friday, 4 May 2018, 10:23 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Whether it’s putting out fires, responding to medical emergencies, road accidents or cleaning up hazardous materials, New Zealand firefighters dedicate their lives to helping their local communities and keeping them safe. More >>
Public consultation on Local Advisory Committee boundaries
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 1:56 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is setting up Local Advisory Committees (LACs) across the country to help it keep informed of the fire and emergency risks, and needs, of local communities. New Zealanders are currently being asked what they think of ... More >>
Take extra care around use of electronics
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 10:05 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to be vigilant around their use of electronics and other potential fire hazards. More >>
Timaru ship blaze - a week on
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 11:12 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters are in the final stages of extinguishing a blaze on a ship in Timaru’s Port, more than a week after it broke out. More >>
Continuing efforts to extinguish fire in Timaru's harbour
Monday, 16 April 2018, 10:22 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency are still continuing efforts to extinguish a fire in Timaru’s harbour with a team of 18 Firefighters currently on site. More >>
Timaru Port fire - update 2
Friday, 13 April 2018, 4:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters will monitor a fire on a ship in Timaru’s Harbour overnight and throughout the weekend. More >>
Timaru Port fire update
Friday, 13 April 2018, 10:56 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters are working to extinguish the remaining flames on board a ship in Timaru’s Harbour, five days after the initial blaze broke out. More >>
Fire at recycling plant near Thames contained
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 12:14 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters have worked tirelessly overnight to contain a massive blaze at a recycling plant in Matatoki, near Thames, but say it could take at least a day to fully extinguish. More >>
Timaru ship blaze still not out
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 11:08 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency are continuing efforts to extinguish a fire in Timaru’s harbour with a team of eight firefighters at the scene of the blaze. More >>
