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IGNITE Magazine: Issue 28
18 August 2023 | Ignite Magazine
In this edition we look at our firefighters deployment to Canada, celebrating the appearance of Matariki and groundbreaking fire whirl research.
Live on TV house burn reaches 700,000 to show the speed and danger of fire
16 August 2023 | Announcements
Last night, Tuesday 15 August, Fire and Emergency partnered with TVNZ’s Seven Sharp to show viewers the devastating speed of fire, live on television.
Live House Burn returns to nation’s screens
14 August 2023 | Announcements
Tune in with your friends and whānau to watch Seven Sharp at 7pm on Tuesday 15 August.
Fire and Emergency urges caution after lithium-ion battery explosion in Wellington apartment
29 July 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging people to take care charging lithium-ion batteries after crews were called to an explosion in a Wellington apartment
Kaikōura celebrates opening of state-of-the-art station
22 July 2023 | Announcements
The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade and community celebrated the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose station today.
Pegasus Beach Fire sparks community conversations
17 July 2023 | Community Education
The Pegasus Beach fire is an example of the damage and destruction fireworks can have on a community.
Fire and Emergency sends fourth crew to Canada to assist with wildfires
17 July 2023 | Deployments
As fires still impact Canada, a fourth crew from Fire and Emergency is on its way to the province of Alberta to help fight wildfires.
Independent Report into Muriwai firefighters’ fatalities
7 July 2023 | Announcements
The independent report into a fatal landslide at Muriwai in February 2023 has been released.