Showing 8 of 1099 news articles.
Changes to fire season in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu
11 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates
As of 8 am Wednesday 11 March, the fire season in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu has changed from prohibited to open fire season.
Supporting work to reduce firefighter occupational cancer risks
6 Poutūterangi 2020 | Announcements
For more than 150 years, fire service organisations have been at the heart of New Zealand communities.
Aucklanders asked to take extra care in extreme fire conditions
5 Poutūterangi 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is asking Aucklanders to take extra care after recent fires on lifestyle blocks on the outskirts of the city.
Fire danger still high in Nelson/Tasman
5 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Despite recent rain, the fire danger in most of Nelson/Tasman remains extreme. We urge people to continue to be careful.
Fire and Emergency thanks public for attending Newlands meeting
3 Poutūterangi 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Rhys Jones has thanked members of the public who attended a meeting about the future of the Newlands Fire Station
Extreme fire danger in Northland
3 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates
With over 100 avoidable fires already in Northland this fire season Fire and Emergency is urging people to pay attention the total fire ban.
Changes to fire season in Wairoa
3 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates
The fire season in all Rural Zones in Wairoa is now Restricted & the Wairoa Township Zone has changed to Open. The Bay Forests Zone remains in a Total Fire Ban.
Rain not enough to change fire danger
25 Huitanguru 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Rain over the weekend has not changed the fire danger levels across the country, warns Fire and Emergency New Zealand (25/02/2020).