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On Tuesday 15 August, we staged a controlled house fire in Levin that was broadcast live on Seven Sharp to show Aotearoa New Zealand households the dangers of incorrectly charging lithium-ion battery products, how fast fire can spread and the importance of escape plans and interconnected smoke alarms.
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These days, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are everywhere, in phones, laptops, power tools, and electric cars. They are light, compact, and long-lasting, but can be a fire hazard if they are damaged, mishandled, or improperly disposed of.
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You are four times more likely to survive a house fire if you have working smoke alarms. Learn about the devices that help to keep your home fire safe, including for those with special needs.
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Every year, as temperatures drop, we see a significant increase in the number of house fires. Winter brings a unique set of fire dangers that you need to be aware of, but it's easy to avoid a fire if you know what to look for.
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What to do you're involved in a fire, or if you see a fire, and how to begin picking up the pieces if a fire has damaged your home.
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Get Firewise is a curriculum-based resource that gives children of primary age the knowledge they need to stay fire safe and escape from a burning building.
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Learn about Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fire controls and how we use them to reduce the risk of unwanted outdoor fires, for the management of public safety.
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The risk of wildfire threat to housing is on the increase. If you’re a homeowner living in a rural environment, get advice on how to better protect your home from wildfire.
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If you store or handle hazardous substances we need to know about them, to keep both you and our firefighters safe.
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