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Good planning and communication behind airlift rescue

A well-executed helicopter rescue typified what was a successful deployment to the West Coast floods for Fire and Emergency’s Southern Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team earlier this month.

Waiharara Fire investigation report released

Fire and Emergency has released its findings today into the cause of a major fire incident at Waiharara in December 2021.

Port Hills Update #17

Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.

Kaikoura, Hawke's Bay fire updates, prepare for Thursday's weather

Kaikoura fires Eleven crews, including heavy machinery and dangerous tree fellers, are working across a large area of Kaikoura Flats to continue active firefighting and strengthen containment lines around each of the Kaikoura fires before the wind is due to pick up this afternoon.

Improving the Fire Safety Knowledge and Practices of Vulnerable Groups -report #8 (2000)

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Lake Ōhau wildfire investigation completed

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today published two reports into the Lake Ōhau fire of 4 October 2020; the Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and the Lake Ōhau Operational Review.

Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and Operational Review

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received the first 111 call for the Lake Ōhau fire around 3am on 4 October 2020.

Fireworks and bonfires start multiple fires across NZ

Firefighters have been responding to fires started by fireworks across the country since about 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve.