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Woolston scrap yard fire
18 Hereturikōkā 2022 | Emergency Information
Firefighting efforts have been successful in reducing the significant fire at the scrap yard in Woolston, Christchurch.
Firefighters’ union escalates strike action despite 8% -19 % new pay offer increase
4 Hereturikōkā 2022 | Announcements
Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says it is disappointing the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union has given notice of escalated strike action.
IGNITE Magazine: Issue 24
18 Hōngongoi 2022 | Ignite Magazine
In this issue: Operational game changer for firefirghers, season of the peat fire and Manawatia a Matariki
New career fire crew for Levin
15 Hōngongoi 2022 | Announcements
Levin fire station is now home to an additional crew of career firefighters. The new crew will work alongside the Levin and Horowhenua volunteers.
Fire and Emergency congratulates Royal Honours recipients
6 Pipiri 2022 | Announcements
Board Chair, Rebecca Keoghan, would like to congratulate all Fire and Emergency people announced in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list.
Open fire season for Otago District
16 Haratua 2022 | Fire Season Updates
Otago moved to an open fire season at 8am today (Monday 16 May). This includes Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki, Central and Lakes Districts.
Keep looking while you’re cooking
12 Haratua 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders to never leave cooking unattended following two recent house fires in Auckland.
Restricted fire season lifted in the Mackenzie Basin
11 Haratua 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Mackenzie Basin has moved into an open fire season today (Wednesday 11 May). This means that a permit is no longer required to light an open air fire.