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Northland people warned of increased fire danger
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 5:30 pm | The Fire Service
Homes stricken by flooding in Northland could be exposed to greater fire danger, warns the New Zealand Fire Service. More >>
Fire Service puts safe wheels plan in motion
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 11:13 am | The Fire Service
The Fire Service has completed a thorough investigation into the April incident in Wellington where a fire appliance lost its left rear wheels when returning to station after a callout. More >>
Firefighters on trip of a lifetime
Thursday, 14 June 2007, 11:01 am | The Fire Service
Albert Cash, David Hancy and Nau Hura are off to Spain on Monday (June 18) as members of the New Zealand waka crew supporting Team New Zealand’s bid to regain the America’s Cup. More >>
Pouakani / Mangakino Marae Fire a timely reminder
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 11:24 am | The Fire Service
The loss of irreplaceable taonga and a whare tawhito (heritage building) is a timely wake up call for all marae, says the New Zealand Fire Service. More >>
Call for smoke alarms in holiday camps
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 9:58 am | The Fire Service
The Holiday Accommodation Parks Association (HAPNZ) has endorsed a call from the New Zealand Fire Service that all holiday parks install smoke alarms to their built accommodation. More >>
Winter Fire Safety Warnings
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 9:51 am | The Fire Service
Playing with a lighter almost cost a Hamilton man his life, while a man is in a critical condition in hospital after his tent caught fire. More >>
Stoic Kiwi Firefighters Nominated for Aussie Award
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 4:04 pm | The Fire Service
Kiwi firefighters who helped Australia fight fierce bushfires that ravaged parts of Victoria just before Christmas have been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Mateship Awards, as part of G’Day NZ Australia Week 2007. More >>
Got what it takes to be a career firefighter?
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 2:43 pm | The Fire Service
Anyone who has ever thought about becoming a career firefighter will get their chance to find out if they have what it takes at recruitment open days around New Zealand this month. More >>
Fire Service welcomes fireworks sale changes
Friday, 22 December 2006, 5:04 pm | The Fire Service
Fire Service chief executive Mike Hall has welcomed changes to fireworks sales outlined by Environment Minister David Benson-Pope today, but says the effect will not be known until November next year. More >>
Fire Service Warns Of Risks To Cleaners
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 3:44 pm | The Fire Service
Supermarket owners and employers of cleaners could be putting cleaners lives at risk, a senior Fire Service official warns. More >>
Speak Up If You See Trouble
Friday, 3 November 2006, 4:12 pm | The Fire Service
Read the instructions, watch your children, speak up if you see trouble and this Guy Fawkes weekend can have a happy ending. More >>
Gearing Up For Fireworks Season
Friday, 27 October 2006, 12:50 am | The Fire Service
The joint safety initiative between the Environmental Risk Management Authority, Ministry for the Environment, Police and Fire Service has gone up a gear, ready for the annual fireworks sales period which starts tomorrow. More >>
UK, USA disaster experts to speak in Christchurch
Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 3:15 pm | The Fire Service
Emergency experts involved in the emergency response to the “9/11” and “7/7” terrorist attacks are part of a line-up of speakers discussing land transport emergencies in Christchurch this month. More >>
Largest ever Kiwi deployment underway in USA
Thursday, 31 August 2006, 9:44 am | The Fire Service
The largest ever deployment of New Zealand bush fire experts is in action in the United States assisting with hundreds of wildfires. More >>
South Taranaki sprinkler plan a New Zealand first
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 4:55 pm | The Fire Service
The New Zealand Fire Service is heralding a nationwide first as a local territorial authority plans to give a discount to homeowners who install sprinklers. More >>
Emergency exits still required in Lion pubs
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 4:38 pm | The Fire Service
The Fire Service has a simple message for licensed premises considering tightening access to pokie machines: fire safety is still the number one priority. More >>
Got what it takes to be a career firefighter?
Friday, 7 July 2006, 4:50 pm | The Fire Service
Anyone who has ever thought about becoming a career firefighter will get their chance to go find out if they have what it takes when physical tests are held at open days around New Zealand this month. More >>
Million Dollar Fire Appliances Delivered
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 3:47 pm | The Fire Service
The Fire Service is welcoming the delivery of two new million dollar aerial fire appliances. More >>
Working smoke alarms better than no smoke alarms
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 2:44 pm | The Fire Service
The debate has been raised this week about what types of smoke alarms should be installed in homes. More >>
NZ Fire Service: 111 response accurate
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 11:08 am | The Fire Service
An initial Fire Service investigation has confirmed the communication centre sent firefighters to the correct address at a Paraparaumu fire yesterday morning. More >>
