Showing 8 of 475 news articles.
Waiharara Fire investigation report released
5 December 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency has released its findings today into the cause of a major fire incident at Waiharara in December 2021.
Fire crews called to 21 avoidable vegetation fires in Southland
1 December 2022 | Announcements
Fire crews have been called out to 21 vegetation fires around Southland in the last two months and with conditions drying out rapidly as we move into summer.
Makarora's new fire station open
28 November 2022 | Announcements
The doors are officially open at Makarora’s new fire station.
Canterbury firefighters attend three times as many structure fires in October
22 November 2022 | Announcements
Last month, firefighters in Canterbury attended three times as many structure fires as they have in previous months.
Firefighters’ talks make progress, but union says it will strike again - FENZ
17 November 2022 | Announcements
Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says his focus is on reaching resolution and ensuring career firefighters can put all their energy into serving the community.
NZ firefighters awarded medals for service in Australian bushfires
11 November 2022 | Announcements
Firefighters throughout New Zealand have been honoured for their service by the Australian Government with the Australia National Emergency Medal.
Joint Fire and Emergency and NZPFU statement
10 November 2022 | Announcements
The NZPFU and Fire and Emergency have held two days of negotiations this week which has included an exchange of proposals.
Fire and Emergency and NZPFU talks positive - to continue tomorrow
9 November 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says talks with the NZPFU today were positive and discussions will continue tomorrow.