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Change in fire season for Auckland
18 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates
As of 8am Friday 18 December, Auckland mainland is in a Restricted Fire Season.
Pumicelands now in restricted fire season
17 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Pumicelands is now in a restricted fire season.
This came into force at midnight Wednesday 16 December 2020.
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.
IGNITE Magazine: Issue 18
16 December 2020 | Ignite Magazine
Ignite represents the voices of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their communities.
Canterbury moving to restricted season
15 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates
All of Canterbury is moving to a restricted fire season effective from midnight Wednesday 16 December.
Change in fire seasons for Northland
14 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Fire seasons are changing in Northland as at 8am 14 Dec 2020. A restricted fire season is now in place across the whole of the Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara
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