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Increased fire risk for Hawke's Bay
28 August 2020 | Announcements
There’s an increased risk of fire danger this weekend, due to unseasonably warm and windy conditions, paired with a lack of rainfall.
Maintain fire awareness at work
21 August 2020 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency are reminding Kiwis to be firewise when they are at work.
Fire and Emergency urge New Zealanders to stay fire safe
17 August 2020 | Community Education
New Zealanders are urged to stay fire safe after fires over the weekend caused severe damage to homes in Manawatu, Otago, Whanganui & a caravan in Christchurch.
Timely reminder for community to turn mind to fire safety
31 July 2020 | Announcements
Following two property fires over the past two days in Eltham, it’s a timely reminder for the community to turn their minds to how prepared they are at home.
Newtown Firefighter gets second chance at professional rugby
31 July 2020 | Announcements
James Cockburn is a career firefighter at Newtown Station but you might have seen his face on your TV screens & billboards as he competes on 2nd Chance Charlie.
Include Fire and Emergency in burn-off plans (Canterbury)
30 July 2020 | Community Education
High-country land managers around Canterbury are being asked to talk with Fire and Emergency as they start making their burn-off plans.
Second kitchen fire within a week prompts reminder to never leave cooking unattended
24 July 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging people to keep an eye on their cooking following a second house fire caused by unattended cooking within a week.
New Year Honours recipients recognised
23 July 2020 | Announcements
Today Paul McGill was formally made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.