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Fireworks banned around Christchurch

Fire and Emergency is banning the use of fireworks in a number of locations around Christchurch.

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.

Fire and Emergency King's Birthday honours recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency has recognised the five firefighters and support personnel who received Queen’s Service Medals today.

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

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Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive, Rhys Jones has congratulated six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee (Canterbury), Nuhaka (Hawkes Bay) and Wanaka, who were named in the New Year’s Honours list released today.