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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 56]

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 >>

More than 1600 calls made to Fire and Emergency overnight

Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 10:38 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been flooded with 111 calls after strong winds and extreme weather lashed the country. More >>

Fire and Emergency responds to wild weather - update

Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 9:15 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Extremely strong winds and heavy rain has seen Fire and Emergency New Zealand receive more than 1300 111 calls in the past three hours. More >>

Firefighters inundated with calls due to extreme weather

Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 11:02 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is receiving dozens of calls about trees toppling onto roads, power lines and homes in the Auckland region. More >>

Firefighters continue work to extinguish ship blaze

Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 3:15 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

A team of at least 20 firefighters are continuing their efforts to extinguish a fire in Timaru's harbour. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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