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Parikino and Waiinu fire updates #3

Parikino A vegetation fire at Lismore Forest near Parikino is now contained.

Encouraging fire safety ownership effective methods for working with at risk rural communities - Report #113 (2011)

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This Southland-based research was designed to improve fire safety outcomes for rural communities with a particular vulnerability to fire.

Parikino and Waiinu fire update #2

Parikino fire Fire and Emergency New Zealand Incident Controller Nigel Dravitzki says lower temperatures, moderate wind and rainfall over the last 24 hours has helped with firefighting efforts at Lismore Forest near Parikino. "The crews and support staff have been working hard today alongside New Zealand Defence and the Department of Conservation to knock back the fire," he says.

More New Zealand firefighters deploy to Australian bushfires

A second Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployment of firefighters departs today to support firefighting efforts in Victoria, Australia.

New career fire crew for Levin

Levin fire station is now home to an additional crew of career firefighters. The new crew will work alongside the Levin and Horowhenua volunteers.

Preventing unwanted alarms

Every year we attend over 20,000 false-alarm calls. Here's how your business can reduce the number of false alarms in your buildings.

A fire danger climatology for New Zealand Report #39 (2003)

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Forecast wind sparks fire warnings for Northland next week

Fire and Emergency is urging Northland people to avoid lighting fires, as wind adds extra fire risk to the hot, dry conditions.