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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
43 new Urban Search and Rescue recruits learn emergency skills
3 December 2020 | Announcements
43 new technicians, medics and logisticians have joined Fire and Emergency’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team.
Change in fire season status for Otago
1 December 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Otago region.
From Tuesday 1 December, the entire Otago region will change to a restri
Be prepared - tips get your home fire safe for summer
23 November 2020 | Announcements
As summer approaches, Fire and Emergency wants people living with a risk of wildfire to act now and protect their homes from the wildfire hazard.
Fire and Emergency says be firewise in Otago this weekend
20 November 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is expecting seasonal winds across Otago this weekend to increase the fire danger to very high.
Queen’s Birthday honours recipients recognised
21 October 2020 | Announcements
Des Minehan, Ian Walker, Ewan Mason, Allan Cox and Diane Yalden, were presented with their honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy at Government House today.
Neighbourhood Support New Zealand Signs Relationship Agreement with Fire and Emergency New Zealand
19 October 2020 | Announcements
Our communities were made even safer today with the signing of a Relationship Agreement between Neighbourhood Support NZ & Fire and Emergency NZ.