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Annual Report 2019/20 – Fire and Emergency New Zealand
18 December 2020 | Announcements
We have released our Annual Report for 2019/20 which showcases our achievements and priorities over the past financial year.
Extreme fire danger for Northland this weekend
18 December 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging Northlanders to hold off lighting fires this weekend with strong winds expected.
Fireworks banned around Christchurch
16 December 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is banning the use of fireworks in a number of locations around Christchurch. The ban will include Akaroa, Bottle Lake and the Port Hills.
Fire and Emergency welcomes 28 new firefighters
10 December 2020 | Announcements
An outdoor instructor, beekeeper and paramedic were among 28 new recruits who graduated as firefighters today at Fire and Emergency’s National Training Centre.
Don’t light fires in strong winds this weekend
4 December 2020 | Announcements
Fire & Emergency is urging people to be fire safe with strong winds expected across Southland, Fiordland, Otago, Canterbury, Wellington & Wairarapa this weekend
43 new Urban Search and Rescue recruits learn emergency skills
3 December 2020 | Announcements
43 new technicians, medics and logisticians have joined Fire and Emergency’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team.
Change in fire season status for Otago
1 December 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Otago region.
From Tuesday 1 December, the entire Otago region will change to a restri
Be prepared - tips get your home fire safe for summer
23 November 2020 | Announcements
As summer approaches, Fire and Emergency wants people living with a risk of wildfire to act now and protect their homes from the wildfire hazard.